Applied Psychology Middlesex University

Overview

Why study this program?

Designed with an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research, this Applied Psychology program at Middlesex University equips you with a sound understanding of the theoretical and practical issues in applied psychology. Based at our Hendon Campus in London, you will benefit from the experience of our dedicated and enthusiastic staff. You will gain access to some of the pioneering psychology facilities for teaching and research in the UK.

This Applied Psychology program at Middlesex University is ideally suited to those who may wish to extend their research interests to doctoral level or who work in local and central government agencies around the world. It can also be a stepping-stone for developing interest in professional practice following further related studies. The course has a step-off point at Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate and covers Neuropsychology, Health, Business and Counselling and Psychotherapy

Course Highlights

• We have excellent employment results: over 90% of our psychology graduates are employed within six months of completing their degree.
• Our psychology teaching and research facilities are unrivalled. They include fully equipped lecture theatres and tutorial spaces; a pychophysiology laboratory; social observation laboratories; a video editing suite; a virtual reality laboratory; auditory cognition laboratory; and testing cubicles.
• You will benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are leading researchers and practitioners in cognitive neuropsychology, counselling and psychotherapy, developmental psychology, health psychology, sports and exercise psychology.
• As a student of this course, you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Career Opportunities

There are strong employment prospects for Psychology graduates and salaries in this field are excellent. The range of professional skills that psychology graduates develop ensures that they are highly valued across the economy.This programme is ideally suited to those who may intend to practise outside the UK or who may extend their research interests to doctoral level or work in local and central government agencies across Europe. After completion of the masters programme, students may work in health services, public health organisations, and academia.