Course summary
Health psychology is a rapidly growing field that applies psychology to promote health, understand illness, and improve healthcare systems. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our course is designed in collaboration with leading researchers and practitioners, ensuring high-quality content and real-world relevance. You'll explore how psychology can be applied to health and illness, with a focus on modern healthcare systems. You will also receive training in quantitative and qualitative research methods so that you are able to evaluate, plan and conduct research. The course emphasises transferable skills for global careers and enhances your understanding of ethics and reflective practice to boost your employability in health and social care. Graduates with a BPS-accredited psychology degree can progress to stage two training in Health Psychology, leading to registration as a practitioner psychologist. All academic staff are research-active, with work published in top journals like Social Science and Medicine, Psychology and Health, and Journal of Health Psychology. Key features
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), with excellent student support and research training.
- Aims to produce global citizens who can tackle health challenges and inequalities.
- Delivered in our block teaching format for an immersive learning experience.
- Built-in support for diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
- Suitable for recent graduates and professionals looking to advance their careers.
- Focus on sustainability and addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Research-led teaching, with staff and graduates presenting at national and international conferences.
- Enhance your employability in a range of health and social care roles.
Assessment method
Teaching typically includes lectures, group seminars, workshops and individual tutorials. You are encouraged to become an independent and proactive learner, and we will recommend reading and electronic resources for independent study to help develop the breadth and depth of your knowledge. There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on an international level. Learning activities are designed to help you develop your teamwork, presentation and problem-solving skills, plus more traditional academic skills such as synthesis, evaluation and application. We also help you to develop your skills and understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflective practice. You will benefit from the support of a personal academic tutor, who you are encouraged to meet with regularly. We also offer a range of additional support services to help you develop the skills required for master’s level study. We offer a wide variety of assessment including reports, discussion boards, essay, presentations and a mini systematic literature review. Bespoke guidance materials are provided for all forms of assessment on the course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
Applicants are usually expected to possess (or be predicted to obtain) a 2:2 award or higher from a BPS-accredited psychology course. We will consider applications from students with a non-psychology undergraduate degrees who possess a 2:1 or above and can demonstrate significant experience in a health context and/or knowledge of health practices, policies and systems.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH