
MSc Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
Bradford, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 20,468 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international / home: GBP 7,938
Introduction
This Master's program examines advanced concepts in psychology related to health and well-being. It is suitable for you if you have completed an undergraduate psychology program, or have a degree in an allied subject.
It offers a diverse portfolio of modules, covering areas including:
- Theory and practical applications of clinical psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Health psychology
- Cognitive neuroscience
Teaching is delivered by staff with extensive research expertise, and you’ll have the opportunity to work on new and ongoing research within the Division of Psychology at the University of Bradford. We also offer the opportunity for work experience in relevant health, person-centered, and/or research-related areas.
The program is ideal if you want to build a career in clinical psychology*, or are looking to work in the health and social care sector. It also provides an excellent route into doctorate-level study and could enable you to undertake a PhD.
*Please note that this program does not give the Graduate Basis of Recognition with the BPS necessary for a career in clinical psychology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students every year based on academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship.
Curriculum
What you will study
All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.
First-year
Core
- Enhancing Lifespan Psychological Wellbeing
- Food and Behaviour
- Topics and Theoretical Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Putting Health into Context
- Neurocognitive Health
- MSc Research Project in Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
Option
- Advanced Psychological Research Methods
- Research Methods in Psychology
Learning and assessment
Teaching in the program includes lectures, small group seminars, workshops, and laboratory-based practicals. For instance, during lectures, you will be encouraged to actively engage with the learning materials by taking part in group discussions, debates, and problem-solving activities.
In practical sessions you will take part in several activities; for example, in Advanced Psychological Research Methods you will process and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, whereas in Topics and Theoretical Issues in Clinical Psychology, practical sessions will involve taking part in experiential tasks to better understand clinical psychology.
Throughout all the modules, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively in groups and individually to enhance your learning.
Modules are assessed by a variety of means, including:
- Essays
- Exams
- Practical assessments
- Laboratory reports
- Workbooks
- Peer assessment
- Presentations (oral and poster)
Formative assessment, for instance, feedback on lab work or group discussion, in every module will allow you to reflect upon and develop academic skills. In addition, an element of informal peer assessment will also take place during activities that require group work, such as presentations, simulations, and debates. In conjunction with the module tutor, the program leader, and your tutoring sessions, you will be encouraged to reflect on assignment feedback and improve your techniques.
For the 60-credit MSc Research Project in the Psychology of Health and Well-being, you will be able to choose a topic within the area of psychology of health and wellbeing you wish to research. This will reflect the diversity of the core psychology curriculum and staff expertise. This research project offers you the opportunity to carry out an empirical and independent piece of research investigating one area relevant to the field of psychological health and wellbeing in-depth, using theoretical understanding and research method skills developed during the program. This independent research study will also help to further develop your skills to work independently and rigorously, whilst benefiting from the support of a member of staff with experience in a similar area.
Assessment will usually focus on the written expression of your skills, through essays, examinations, or workbook writing. You will also develop skills in presenting research findings and in the production of article writing. Assessment criteria are transparent and published.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programs. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programs, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career prospects
One of the University of Bradford's goals is to equip all our students with the attributes and capabilities to be confident and capable in their life beyond university.
Program Admission Requirements
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