Course Summary
The programme will allow you to specialise in the increasingly critical area of health and illness management, placing you on the pathway to becoming a Registered Health Psychologist or working in research, public health, healthcare consultancy, community healthcare or charity.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
To apply to our postgraduate taught programmes, you must meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements and any course-specific requirements.
Entry requirements
Please note, this is not a conversion course – you must have an existing Psychology degree to enrol.
To enrol in the course, applicants will require
Either
At least a 2:1 honours degree in psychology conferring eligibility for GBC membership of the British Psychological Society (or National/international Equivalent e.g. PSI).
Or
An accredited MSc Psychology conversion course with a merit grade or above
Plus
Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent).
Important information to note:
If you have a Psychology degree but do Not hold Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS), you will need to apply for it before joining this MSc programme. Speak to an Enrolment Advisor for guidance.
Application Details
Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").
Intakes: January, March, May, July, September, November
Fees
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink" below).
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Students undertaking the BPS-accredited Health Psychology Masters will gain Stage 1 training, an essential step to becoming a Registered Health Psychologist.
According to the BPS, Health Psychologists are found in a range of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, community health settings, research units, local authorities and public health departments.
After graduation, opportunities include:
o Further study – specialising in advanced research areas such as pain management, aging, drug abuse, addiction behaviours and beyond.
o Human health sector careers – helping people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness and to encourage healthier lifestyles.