Course summary
This course is designed to allow those without a psychology undergraduate degree to develop the wide-range of subject-specific and generic skills required for a career as a professional Psychologist. It will enable you to scientifically study individuals, the mind and behaviour, to make a lasting positive impact on people and society. The flexible nature of the course enhances your career development as it is tailored to your personal needs and professional requirements. You will study an elective module in an applied area of your choice, and the research project enables you to explore psychological questions in a real-world context which are relevant to your interests, experiences and future career ambitions. 100% of MSc Applied Psychology graduates in professional level employment - 2018-2019 Student Experience Questionnaire (SEQ)
Modules
Understanding Psychology As A Science 1, Developmental Psychology, Understanding Psychology as a Science 2, Personality And Individual Differences, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology And Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Dissertation Pick ONE of the following modules: Clinical Psychology And Mental Health, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Cyberpsychology
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
International applicants
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. Find out more about English language requirements on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements.
Entry requirements
•Applicants should have an Honours degree with a final degree classification of at least 2:2 or international equivalent. •Degrees in areas related to the social sciences, education, health and social care, and experience in research methods are desirable. As a minimum we require degree transcript (and certificate if available), personal statement, academic reference (or work reference supporting suitability for PG study), and CV.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more information on RGU’s tuition fees please visit the RGU website- https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/954-pgcert-pgdip-msc-applied-psychology
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. For more information please visit the RGU website- https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/finance-funding/funding-and-scholarships-search
Sponsorship information
You may be eligible for scholarships or funding. Find out more on the RGU website - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB