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MSc PG Dip PG Cert Psychology of Applied Behaviour Change

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert One year full-time or two years part-time.

Course Description

The MSc in Psychology of Applied Behaviour Change is for graduates of Psychology wishing to extend their knowledge, research skills and experience of applications of psychology. The programme will provide a flexible support that responds to student needs, recognising the importance of their experience in engaging with the programme materials and content.

The programme is suitable for students already in employment looking to improve their everyday practice and skills base, or recent graduates looking to extend their skills and knowledge in further preparation for a career. The programme has been designed to build research skills (with an emphasis on evidence based practice), and to support students in thinking about and gaining skills that focus on the importance of meaningful relationships that support behavioural change. As such the programme is aimed at those who work with and manage others.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Psychology, usually from a BPS (British Psychological Society) accredited undergraduate course. Those without a BPS accredited degree may still be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

The MSc programme enhances professional development for those in employment and those looking to enter psychology-related careers. The programme is suitable for those working in health settings, in Human Resources where there is a focus on wellbeing, and those wishing to extend their skills base with the aim of a research career.

Module Details

Core modules:

  • Research Methods and Design (30 credits)
  • Evidence-based Practice (10 credits)
  • Applied Psychology Therapy skills (a maximum of 40 credits):
  • Core Skills for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (20 credits)
  • CBT for depression and anxiety disorders (20 credits)
  • Motivational Interviewing (20 credits)
  • Therapeutic work with young children (20 credits)

To be eligible for the PgC students must complete one of the above modules, and to be eligible for the PgD and MSc they must complete two of the above modules. These modules are core applied psychology modules, which help to build practical skills that can be used in a variety of work-based settings. These modules will also be available as standalone CPD modules.

Optional Modules:

Students must complete two of the following modules in order to be eligible for the PgD or MSc

  • Change Behaviours: Theories and Evaluation (20 credits) Work-Based Learning (20 credits)
  • Public Health Policy Development (20 credits)
  • Frameworks for Public Health Intervention (20 credits)
  • Strategic Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

Students must complete the dissertation module to be eligible for the MSc. Two academic supervisors will be allocated for each research project, helping the student to design and conduct the research. It is expected that students will complete projects in applied settings, that build on skills and experience.

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