Course summary
Explore Health Psychology at a global top 100* university. Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness world-wide. This BPS-accredited programme teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing and prevent and manage long-term conditions. You'll be taught by expert lecturers in developing and testing interventions and theory, who also have strong links to local community and clinical settings. You'll enhance your learning with hands-on small group skills workshops and through a choice of optional modules to shape your course to your interests. Upon graduation you can progress to further training towards becoming a registered, chartered Health Psychologist. *QS World University Rankings 2025.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed through a behaviour change diary and essay, mini-systematic review, research proposal, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and examinations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components.
Entry requirements
Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in psychology, including statistics modules; other degrees considered in conjunction with an approved BPS conversion course. Experience of working in a mental health setting is desirable.
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 full information about fees and funding for our Postgraduate courses, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ