Applied Psychology

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to have completed and passed a undergraduate degree in Psychology. at a minimum of a 2.1 grade.

Ideally, applicants will have at least a 2:1, although students with a 2:2 will also be considered where there is evidence of extensive relevant experience

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Applied Psychology course allows you to further your knowledge of psychological theory, research, and professional practice. With your supervisor, you will also be able to plan and carry out your own research project.

The course:

• Allows you to develop your own research project in line with your interests.
• Provides you with theoretical knowledge relating to different applied psychology professions.
• Teaches through a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Is coursework based and you are assessed through a range of different methods to enhance your skills across a range of areas.
• Is focused on developing professional skills, through the professional development module allowing you to develop your knowledge of working in an applied psychology setting.
• Will further develop your knowledge of research within applied psychology.
• Consists of a teaching team who have a varied area of expertise in the psychology field.

Key course features

• Modules focused on different Applied Psychology professions.
• The opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and research skills.
• The opportunity to take part in our Enrichment Week with students from our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Encouragement to develop your own research idea for your research project, working alongside your supervisor/s.

Information for international students

If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus.

For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students and to see if this course is open to international students, please visit our international section.

Fees and funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.