Course summary
Health psychology is an expanding area of global employment with opportunities for graduates in hospitals, universities and community-based and local authority organisations. Designed and delivered in collaboration with researchers and practitioners within the field, this course will give you the opportunity to explore the many ways in which psychology can be applied to an understanding of health and illness and to modern healthcare systems. You will also attend distinct interprofessional learning event for the equivalent of 2 days throughout the programme. These will focus on inter-professional relationships and interdisciplinary working in healthcare settings. All academic staff contributing to the course are research-active, have presented their research at national and international conferences and published in specialist journals including Social Science and Medicine, Psychology and Health, and Journal of Health Psychology. There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on an international level. The course is designed to improve your understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflective practice to enhance your employability across a range of health and social care careers. Successful graduates (who already hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate award in Psychology) can progress on to stage two training in Health Psychology in order to attain registration as a practitioner psychologist. Key features
- Professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course has been commended on the quality of student support, the quality of research methods training, links with local communities and services, and the development of inter-professional skills through short placements
- Suitable for recent graduates and experienced professionals looking to enhance their specialist skills and career opportunities
- Benefit from inter-professional learning and develop a range of transferable skills, alongside individuals from a range of backgrounds
- Our experienced academic staff and many of our graduates have presented their innovative research at national and international conferences
- Enhance your employability across a range of career paths within health and social care
- The course also benefits from two distinctive strands, especially pertinent to working as a contemporary health psychologist – social and cultural diversity, and inter-professional relationships
Assessment method
Teaching typically includes lectures, group seminars 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. You will also attend distinct interprofessional learning events for the equivalent of 2 days throughout the programme. These will focus on inter-professional relationships and interdisciplinary working in healthcare settings. 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. Assessment includes project work, essays, critical and systematic literature reviews, problem-based activities, reflective writing and electronic learning tasks. There is one formal unseen examination. Bespoke guidance materials are provided for all forms of assessment in the course. Teaching contact hours Contact hours may vary in different weeks but typically on a full-time programme, you can expect 9 contact hours of teaching, which will include small and medium group teaching and regular individual tutorials. You will experience lectures, seminars, workshops and practical classes. This should be supplemented by around 28.5 hours a week of personal study.
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 First or 2:1 award from a BPS-accredited psychology course. Students with a 2:2 award will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider applications from students with non-psychology undergraduate awards of 2:1 or above where candidates can justify significant experience in a health context and/or knowledge of health practices, policies and systems. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. If you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements may be made.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9800 | Year 1 |
| International | £16800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH