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Overview
What's covered in the course?
In this Health Psychology course at Birmingham City University we will provide you with a detailed understanding of the key theoretical and applied issues in health psychology. These include the key psychological theories and applications which support behaviour change, addressing disease prevention and enhancing health and wellbeing, managing health, health promotion and health interventions, and self-reflection on your own learning and development.The Health Psychology - MSc is provided by Birmingham City University.
Contemporary health issues will be put into context at local, national and international levels, exposing you to issues which cover the globe as well as local areas.
You’ll be taught how to submit a research ethics proposal, which will address a health issue with the use of psychology. You will also learn how to complete a mini systematic review, which will provide a rationale for your health psychology project, and how to evaluate and conduct analysis. You will also enhance your skills in communication, presentation and group work.
Why Choose Us?
- We have academics who are active in contemporary cutting-edge applied health psychology research, which will be showcased on this programme and will inspire your research interests.
- Our academics are experts in their chosen field, and have first-hand experience of working in practice, which will underpin the syllabus where the application of health psychology to practice will also be showcased.
- The option to study either full-time or part-time means you can fit your studies in alongside your personal and work commitments.
- This programme will provide you with assessment choices from selected options on each module, as well as a flexible blended learning approach which has been put into place to suit various preferences and learning patterns.
Programme Structure
Courses include:Health Psychology over the Lifespan
- Application of Health Psychology Models
- Applied Research Methods in Health Psychology 1
- Contemporary Applied Health Psychology
- Psychological Interventions and Behaviour Change
- Professional Development in Health Psychology
- Health Psychology Research Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Applications will be considered at any time up until the course start date.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Public Health Health Sciences View 839 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- This programme will require standard entrants to have a minimum of a Second Class Honours degree in psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring GBC (or an oversees equivalent).
- Applications will also be considered for interview from graduates that have a minimum of a 2:2 with honours and have covered psychology with a cognate discipline (or an overseas equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
16300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part Time Year 1 £1000 per 20 credits
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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