Course summary
Health psychology investigates how our behaviour influences health, illness, and how we care for people living with long-term conditions. A Health Psychologist uses their knowledge of psychology to understand health behaviours and to develop psychological interventions to support behaviour change. They perform a vital role in a variety of areas such as:
- Assisting patients with their emotional and psychological needs.
- Working alongside healthcare professionals to help them establish clear communication and productive relationships with patients.
- Working with health and social care organisations to develop protocols to engender good health and wellbeing.
- Developing evidence-based psychological interventions to change health and illness behaviours.
Assessment method
We utilise a range of assessment methods including essays, reports, reviews and presentations.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation. All applicants require: Upper second class honours (2:1) or above Psychology degree that is accredited by the BPS. This ensures that students are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who are applying from outside the UK, or who do not have a BPS accredited Bachelor’s degree in Psychology must check directly with the BPS to see if they qualify for GBC. More information on international degree requirements can be found on our Aston in your country webpage. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country. For more information, please visit our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9650 | Year 1 |
| International | £20100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET