The MSc Health Psychology at the University of Staffordshire equips you with advanced training in applying psychological theories, methods, and research to understand health, illness, and healthcare. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you seek to develop a comprehensive understanding of health psychology's core issues, exploring models of health behaviour, the impact of long-term conditions, and communication within healthcare settings. You will engage with critical debates in health psychology, preparing you for impactful roles in health promotion and behavioural change, and gain foundational therapeutic skills.
Studied full-time on campus over ten months, you will complete six compulsory modules and a significant empirical research dissertation, presented in a journal-article format. This independent research project allows you to delve deeply into a health psychology topic of your choice under expert supervision. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from teaching informed by current research and have opportunities for practical application, such as the Applied Health Psychology Placement. You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to pursue further professional development, including Stage 1 of the British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation towards Chartered Psychologist status.