Overview

Applied Psychology (Conversion) degree offered at the University of Bedfordshire covers the five core areas required for accreditation by the British Psychological Society, including the psychology of everyday life and cognitive and biological psychology.

Your studies will also involve the development of essential research skills, which ends with a piece of independent original research conducted under supervision.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Psychology is applicable in a range of everyday settings from shopping to work, but also in the NHS, the prison and probation service and more. Studying Applied Psychology will also develop a broad range of skills which you will find helpful in any work environment. You will:

Be given an opportunity in the Applied Psychology unit to experience studying different subject areas within professional pathways of psychology such as clinical, counselling, education, health and forensic psychology.

Develop skills for report writing specific to empirical research in psychology using both qualitative and quantitative methods

Work individually or in groups to meet deadlines.

Develop communication skills that enable you to summarise and present complex information, including the results of statistical analysis, to others.

Develop skills on complex problem solving.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods (Applied Psychology)

Biological And Neuropsychological Perspectives Of Behaviour

Research Methods - Quantitative And Qualitative

Social Psychology

Cognition And Performance

Developmental Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Most postgraduate courses do not have specific application deadlines but we advise you to apply at least 30 days before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Luton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates, including proof of your level of English Language
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16900 GBP / year

≈ 16900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Living costs

Luton

United Kingdom

750 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Academic requirements

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