Duration – 1 year full time

– 2 years part time

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have or expect to obtain at least an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology or a closely related subject that is recognised by The British Psychological Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered membership ( GBC ). Applicants from other degree subjects containing a significant element of psychology may also be considered on a case-by-case basis .

UK / Channel Islands fees

Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )

EU fees with our Transition Scholarship

Full time : £ 9,900 Part time : £ 4,950 ( per year )

International fees

Full time : £ 19,200 Part time : £ 9,600 ( per year )

Accredited by the British Psychological Society ( BPS ).

Advance your career in health psychology , developing a systematic knowledge and understanding of health psychology in accordance with the academic requirements of the Division of Health Psychology and the British Psychological Society ( BPS ).

Gain a thorough grounding in the main areas of health psychology . Investigate how biological , emotional and social factors , and the environment , can affect physical wellbeing . Understand health and health behaviours more fully , how to help patients better manage their long-term illness or recovery , and how to help healthcare professionals improve their provision .

Gain valuable workplace experience in applied health psychology or clinical settings . Learn in our wide range of research suites and laboratories . Receive expert guidance on the application of over 300 psychometric tests , including 50 + specific to health psychology .

This Master ’ s degree is recognised as a Stage 1 course , which is a prerequisite step towards gaining chartered status as a health psychologist . On successful completion of this course you ’ ll be able to apply to Stage 2 , where trainees work towards achieving status as a Chartered Member of the BPS ( CPsychol ) and a Registered Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ).

EXAMPLE MODULES

– Applied Health Psychology and Placement

– Health Psychology Research Project

– Applied Psychological Research Methods

– Psychobiological Aspects of Health

– Theories and Intervention Approaches in Health Psychology

CONTACT TIME

Whether you are studying full time or part time , you can expect to be on campus twice a week .

Gain a new understanding of the complexities and capabilities of the human mind , learning how to study a person ’ s mind and behaviour by examining their cultural environment , upbringing , mental processes , and personality .

Gain hands-on experience with a variety of research methods - from the scientific and objective to the experiential and subjective .

Learn core principles of diverse perspectives within psychology including social , biological , abnormal psychology , positive psychology , individual differences , and developmental psychology . Explore the ethical and sociocultural issues that are relevant to evaluating theories and research findings , and how to use these to address real-world needs .

Learn a range of research skills and methods for investigating experience and behaviour , and gain valuable practical expertise . Carry out empirical studies involving a variety of data collection methods , including experiments , interviews and focus groups . Master how to analyse , present and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data , as well as final research findings .

EXAMPLE MODULES

– The Science of Psychology

– Brain , Mind , and Cognition

– Social and Developmental Influences in Psychology

– Individual Differences : Personality , Intelligence , and Mental Health

– Research Project in Psychology

CONTACT TIME

All course materials are available on demand and can be accessed from wherever you are in the world enabling you to create your own study schedule .

Duration

2 years part time ( January , May and September starts )

Entry requirements

A lower second-class honours degree , Master ’ s degree , or equivalent ( in any academic subject )

UK / Channel Islands fees

Part time : £ 9,400 ( including a £ 250 acceptance fee )

EU fees with our Transition Scholarship

Part time : £ 9,400 ( including a £ 250 acceptance fee )

Please note that the total fee will be changed to £ 9,400 following course accreditation .

International fees

Part time : £ 9,400 ( including a £ 250 acceptance fee )

Please note that the total fee will be changed to £ 9,400 following course accreditation .

Application for accreditation of this course has been submitted to The British Psychological Society ( BPS ).

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