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Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Course summary

As part of this course, you’ll: • Gain expertise in health psychology underpinned by current research • Study how we advance understanding about the possible causes, progressions and consequences of health and illness • Evaluate and apply a range of methodological techniques to research in health psychology with due regard for ethical considerations • Practise using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and research methods in accessing, processing and evaluating information • Understand how to apply ethical, legal and professional practice frameworks including those from the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council • Demonstrate originality and creativity in the application of knowledge • Explore how new knowledge is created and synthesised across the core areas of health psychology as you complete an extensive piece of independent empirical research • Communicate your work through a range of formats Professional accreditation Application for accreditation for this course has been submitted to The British Psychological Society (BPS) and is currently under review. Your learning You’ll develop critical thinking skills as you study: • Research and research methods • Contexts and perspectives in health psychology • Physiological and psychosomatic disease processes • Client groups and other stakeholders • Health-related behaviour and cognitions • Social dimensions of health • Interventions • Applications of health psychology • Healthcare and professional settings • Measurement and professional issues


Entry requirements

Applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or MSc conversion course equivalent) and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.


English language requirements

Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.


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 .

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Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS