Course summary

Why choose this course Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in topics such as eating behaviour, fatigue, stress and obesity. Join our Health Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world. Get the Stage 1 qualification needed to progress onto Stage 2 training, to become a chartered health psychologist with the BPS. What you will study You’ll study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and gain an understanding of different approaches to research. You’ll explore a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.