Deadlines
Psychology training deadlines in the UK
The dates that decide when you can start training, for every HCPC practitioner route. Each one links to the official source.
Last checked Thu, 5 November 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the source before you rely on one.
Coming up
Thu, 5 November 2026
Health psychology
NES trainee health psychologist posts advertised
Scotland; check NHS Scotland jobs for closing dates
Wed, 11 November 2026
5pm
Educational psychology
Educational psychology doctorate applications close (England)
2027 intake, AEP
Wed, 18 November 2026
1pm
Clinical psychology
DClinPsy applications close
2027 entry, Clearing House
Mon, 11 January 2027
5pm
Forensic psychology
BPS QFP enrolment deadline
Then 12 Apr, 12 Jul and 11 Oct 2027
Fri, 11 June 2027
Clinical psychology
Deadline for offers
2027 entry, Clearing House timetable
No single national deadline
These routes enrol all year or set dates course by course.
Counselling psychology
Doctorate applications
Set by each course; check the course page
Source: HCPC: approved programmes (opens in a new tab)Occupational psychology
BPS QOP enrolment
Find a Co-ordinating Supervisor first; check the BPS page for current enrolment
Source: BPS: Qualification in Occupational Psychology (opens in a new tab)Sport and exercise psychology
BPS QSEP enrolment
Open all year
Source: BPS: Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (opens in a new tab)
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