Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences MA

Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck's Master's degree in health and clinical psychological sciences is designed for graduates with a background in psychology. It is ideal if you want to deepen your understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in health, including health psychology, applied neuropsychology and trauma and addiction, and the factors contributing to physical and mental health outcomes. Why choose this course? You will study in Birkbeck’s School of Psychological Sciences, a world-leading centre of research excellence. You will be taught by a team of research-active academics who bring cutting-edge expertise and diverse interests into the classroom, including psycho-oncology, living with long-term health conditions, health-related stigma and mental health literacy. We will support you in developing a cross-disciplinary approach to appraising research and carrying out an extended critical review (MA) or conducting a research project (MSc) within an area of contemporary psychology. What you will learn The course begins with a focus on contemporary health psychology, addiction and trauma, applied neuropsychology and interventions. There is a strong emphasis on developing your research skills in both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as research synthesis and generic research skills, which you will apply to your dissertation. How you will learn You can study this course full- or part-time and classes take place in the daytime and evening. You will be taught via a mixture of interactive lectures and workshops, and assessments include case studies, essays, a systematic review and presentations. We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc.