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City, University of London
Psychology of Health and Well-being MSc
City, University of London

Psychology of Health and Well-being MSc

CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time | Northampton Square | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Benefits of this course

Undertaking this programme will enable you to understand how to help clients to change their behaviour and find ways to adjust to a long-term condition.

The programme provides an excellent grounding in theory and research if you wish to pursue a career in the health, well-being, research and/or social care sectors (e.g. clinical or counselling psychology, health promotion).

If you are currently a health or social care professional, you will also be able to incorporate behavioural and psychological approaches to improving health and self-care into your current work.

The programme will also enable you to understand and appraise research evidence to inform your practice and develop your career.

The programme has a strong emphasis on transferrable employability skills and includes a work-based module to help you enhance your skills and develop your next career steps.

Career

This programme is designed to teach a range of transferrable, professional skills including: understanding behaviour change and psychological interventions to improve health and well-being, identifying and comprehending research evidence, and conducting rigorous research to reach sound analytical conclusions.

The work-based module is designed to teach practical transferrable skills to enhance your employability.

Modules

Understanding and Managing Long-term Conditions (15 Credits) - Core
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the psychological, social and behavioural impact of a variety of long-term health conditions. This will include the impact of the condition and its treatment, as well as the impact on society. The module will consider how psychological and behavioural interventions have been implemented to improve outcomes for people living with a long-term condition
Introduction to clinical interventions (15 Credits) - Core
Introductory Research Methods (30 Credits) - Core
Work-based Learning (15 Credits) - Core
Psychology for Health and Social Care (15 Credits) - Core
Health Promotion and Behavioural Interventions (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,000

Entry requirements

A first degree (2:2 class or above, or international equivalent from an approved institution of higher education) in a related field (e.g. psychology, nursing, allied health, health sciences, social care).

University information

City, University of London-Overview
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City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45% are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to students from...more

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