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Health Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus Course summary

  • Develop in-depth knowledge and skills to promote health and wellbeing.
  • Learn from experienced lecturers and practitioner psychologists working in the field.
  • Study a flexible blended learning course, helping you balance study with your commitments.
  • Complete a BPS-accredited stage 1 Masters in Health Psychology*.
*To progress to stage 2 training, candidates must be eligible for the BPS Graduate Basis of Chartership. Engage with theories and research in health psychology while developing competencies you can apply to a variety of real-world settings. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to pursue roles in healthcare, behaviour change, research and health promotion. Accredited by: British Psychological Society (BPS) - This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. On the last accreditation visit by the BPS the programme was commended for: The approachability and availability of the staff team. The staff commitment to students exceeded students’ expectations. The programme’s focus on student reflection, which provides good preparation for stage two training and/or other professional career development. The level of technical support provided to staff and students throughout the programme. How you learn The course is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to balance your studies with existing commitments. You can choose to study full-time, attending one day a week for a year. Or you can study part-time, attending half a day a week, which is ideal for professionals looking to advance their career. You’ll be taught by lecturers who are experts in health psychology and clinical practice. They’ll guide you through a flexible, blended learning experience that combines on-campus teaching with online learning. You learn through:
  • workshops
  • online study
  • group work
  • problem solving
  • practitioner skills sessions
  • independent study
  • guest research talks
Key themes The course content includes fundamentals in academic practice and health psychology research, social determinants of health, research methods, behaviour change interventions, critical reflection and communication skills. You’ll study the psychology of illness and disease, ethical research and practice, and adjustment to long-term conditions and bereavement. You’ll learn how to conduct a mini-systematic review and complete your course by undertaking a research project. Applied learning This course aims to provide you with the ability to use your work or voluntary experience within a health-related setting to aid your learning and training. For example, work-based reflection is a core element of the critical reflection and communication module, and is designed to contribute to your continuing personal and professional development. In the research project module, we’ll focus on developing the personal and academic skills you’ll need to carry out research – as well as to manage your research project. These include analytic, communication, dissemination and time management skills. You’ll use a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to store evidence of your progress and development in all modules – and to reflect on your progress and plan actions to improve.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Compulsory modules Adjustment To Long Term Conditions And Bereavement Critical Self-Reflection And Communication Skills Ethical Research And Practice Fundamentals In Health Psychology Research And Academic Practice Health Psychology Research Project Mini-Systematic Review Psychology Of Illness And Disease Qualitative Research Methods In Health Psychology Quantitative Research Methods In Health Psychology Social Determinants Of Health Understanding Behaviour And Behaviour Change Interventions

Assessment method

Coursework | Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

Entry requirements

Applicants need one of the following: • BSc or BA Psychology with a 2.1 or above • BSc or BA in a closely related discipline (e.g., health, social, community care) with a 2.1 or above Applications from students who have achieved a 2.2 degree will be considered by the course leadership team. Where there is evidence that at least two of the following criteria have been met the applicant may be offered a place on the course. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning • applicants have work experience in a health-related setting • applicants have an enthusiasm for health psychology • applicants have demonstrated their ability to achieve a 2.1 within their undergraduate degree (for example, transcripts reveal a 2.1 in key undergraduate curriculum areas such as research methods). All applicants are required to provide two satisfactory references (normally one of these will be an academic reference) and a personal statement. Requirements in order to progress to Stage 2 Health Psychology training on completion of this course: The British Psychological Society's (BPS) requirements and Stage 2 Health Psychology training are applicable only to students who have completed a BPS accredited Psychology undergraduate degree. This provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS. If you do not currently have GBC with the BPS, then you will need to undertake a BPS accredited MSc conversion course in order to undertake the doctoral level qualification (stage 2) in Health Psychology following the completion of this MSc course. We also offer an MSc in Psychology that would give you eligibility for GBC, provided you achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent and pass your dissertation.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Psychology/MSc-Health-Psychology/Part-time/


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

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Health Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS