Master of Science in Applications of Psychology

For those who are eager to expand their knowledge of psychology further, this course is ideal. With a number of roles in vocational psychology now requiring doctorate training, this course provides the opportunity for students to gain experience and knowledge that will make them more appealing candidates for professional training programmes. You’ll have access to excellent facilities and equipment. We have recently invested £320k in new hardware and software for our psychology laboratories and we also have a laboratory in the new £13m state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Building officially opened in June 2023. Studying psychology enables you to develop a diverse range of transferable skills which are valued highly by employers. We are proud to be ranked 1st in the UK for graduates in career 15 months after graduation for Psychology (Guardian University Guide, 2023). On this course, you will explore different areas of professional practice including Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Educational Psychology. You will undertake a placement and have access to a research method learning hub. You will also have to undertake a self-directed piece of research which you can choose to report in a dissertation or article prepared for publication.