Overview
The Department’s degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, a mark of quality widely acknowledged by employers in the professional field and which grants the opportunity for our under-graduates to gain membership of the society. We also have wide-ranging expertise, from experimental cognitive science through to sports performance and forensic psychology.
Aberystwyth University has a thriving graduate community supported by continuous professional development opportunities and a range of facilities designed to enable you to reach your highest potential. Postgraduate students are integral to the Department of Psychology; opportunities to develop learning and teaching skills, in some cases applied experience, and opportunities to present ideas, data and applied experience in a dynamic, supportive and engaged environment.
Features
The Department is equipped with excellent teaching and research facilities including eye-trackers, sound attenuated chambers, biological measurements laboratory, qualitative research rooms, transcription rooms, experimental research cubicles, high-quality video editing facilities and dedicated computer workrooms.
Our postgraduates are located in the heart of the Department, with computer and storage facilities. We also have options of individual offices for periods of research activity where available. You will be expected to review your training needs with supervisors on an annual basis, which may include training in methods, clinical research, and/or conference attendance.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- mental health
- child protection
- health promotion
- product design
- organizational behaviour
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Cognitive Sciences Clinical Psychology View 853 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
- Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Tuition Fee
-
International
16800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16800 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
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.