About this Programme

This MSc in Psychology emphasizes psychological investigation and the exploration of ethical issues. Psychology's primary goal is to contribute to the scientific understanding of mind, brain, behavior, and experience, as well as their complex interactions. The program develops knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavor and the role of empirical evidence in developing theories of human behavior. It provides opportunities to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and to conduct independent research. The applications of psychology are core to all modules, with a specific focus on how psychology can be applied to problems in different regions and cultures worldwide. Students will gain breadth and depth of knowledge in key areas including health, forensic, work, and positive psychology, alongside transferable skills such as quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and Master’s level research skills.

What You'll Learn

• Contribute to the scientific understanding of mind, brain, behavior, and experience, and their complex interactions.

• Develop knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavor and the role of empirical evidence in the development of theory relating to human behaviour.

• Acquire skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Conduct independent psychological research.

• Apply psychological principles to problems in diverse regions and cultures globally.

• Gain breadth and depth of knowledge in key areas including health psychology, forensic psychology, work psychology, and positive psychology.

• Develop transferable skills, including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and Master’s level research skills.

Indicative Modules

• Induction Module

• Current Perspectives in Psychology

• Health Psychology

• Work Psychology

• Positive Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Psychology Research Skills

• Dissertation Project

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Psychology program are prepared for a variety of roles where a scientific understanding of human behavior, research skills, and ethical considerations are paramount, serving as a strong foundation for those interested in careers in research (e.g., research assistants or analysts in academic institutions, government agencies, or private organizations), mental health support (e.g., mental health support worker, assistant psychologist, noting that further supervised practice or doctoral study may be required for full licensure as a psychologist), human resources and organizational development (e.g., talent management, training, organizational psychology), health and wellbeing (e.g., health promotion, public health initiatives), forensic and criminal justice (e.g., forensic settings, probation services), or academia through further postgraduate study. The program's emphasis on empirical evidence, research methods, and ethical issues makes graduates valuable contributors across various sectors requiring analytical and problem-solving skills related to human behavior.