MSc Applied Psychology

Accredited The course enables graduates from disciplines other than psychology to develop subject-specific knowledge, practical and professional skills and general transferable cognitive, intellectual and academic skills. You gain a deep understanding of the scope of the discipline through active learning experiences to consider how psychological concepts can be applied in practice. Research training prepares you to undertake your own research, under supervision, in the field of psychology and for professional development as academic or practitioner psychologist. The work experience module (Applied Practice) enables you to gain real-world practical experience in a professional setting to enhance your employability and underpin your academic learning. With support from the University’s careers advisers and work experience team you will apply either for external internship opportunities or a significant work-related project within the University or work alongside practising researchers. You are interviewed as part of the process and will be assigned a work-based mentor in addition to an academic supervisor. Top reasons to study this course > Gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. > Your teaching team work includes research experts from the Centre for Applied Psychological Science, giving you topical and upcoming insights into psychology. > Build up your general interest in psychology to specialise on your own piece of research . > Opportunities for work experience or a work-related learning project, including Volun-tees, providing valuable experience and opportunity to build your CV. Download pdf Order prospectus