What you will study on the MSc Applied Psychology?

This programme is ideally suited to those who may intend to practise outside the UK or who may extend their research interests to doctoral level or work in local and central government agencies across Europe and other continents.

In addition, there are also opportunities for the students to pursue a placement with an organisation of their choice via the excellent facilities offered by the placement office.

The programme focuses on:

• Theoretical and practical issues in areas of Applied Psychology such as Health, Neuropsychology, Counselling and Business
• Models of behaviour, relevant to areas of Applied Psychology
• Cultural and organisational elements of work, health and safety at work, employee assistance and counselling and employee relations and motivation
• Counselling and Psychotherapy are introduced in relation to medical models of understanding health and illness
• Research issues focusing on both quantitative and qualitative methods.

*Subject to validation