Overview

Given the variety of applications of psychological research the contexts within which your research could be conducted include: schools, hospitals, outdoor activities, community groups, occupational settings etc. You will be offered opportunities to access our Masters level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University's Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and methodologies.

Your future

Graduates of the Applied Psychology programme at the University of Essex have gone on to take up posts in both clinical and management positions in Trusts, hospitals and care organisations as well as in local and county councils.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Social Care - Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-02 00:00:00

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More details

There is not currently a deadline to apply; however, courses may stop taking applications once full.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 644 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science. Alternatively you will need to evidence advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well developed research proposal is also essential.

You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

19650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19650 GBP per year during 24 months.

Part-time

Home/UK fee TBC

International fee - £9,825 per year

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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