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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

NOV

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology

Course Summary

Explore psychological theories, research methodologies and real-world applications to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour, cognition and emotion. If you’re looking to pursue postgraduate professional training in psychology, this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course could be ideal to help you advance your career in the field. Key topics include: biological and cognitive psychology: understand the physical nature of the brain, its connections and computational models of human thought, social and individual differences: explore key facets of human behaviour (such as personality and relationships) for both the individual and at the group level, human development and diversity: examine human development from conception to end of life, with a focus on diversity, independent research and ethics: develop your skills as an independent researcher. Master research design, data collection, analysis and reporting to create a project that aligns with your research interests.

Modules

The main aims of this module are to introduce students to a selection of applied areas in psychology; to include various psychological theories as they are applied to the area, and examples of types of research that are appropriate to those areas; to provide career information surrounding professional practice in those areas. Within each area, students will explore issues of current interest in the field, and will have the opportunity to develop skills which would be useful to a psychologist practising in the field. Applied areas presented may vary from year to year according to the expertise available within the department but may include occupational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling psychology and developmental psychology.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,600

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any subject.

University information

Coventry University is a global university with a mission to create better futures. Founded by entrepreneurs and industrialists in 1843 as Coventry School of Design, the university continues to work with businesses to ensure it provides its job-ready graduates with the skills and creative thinking to improve their communities. Coventry University is a truly global university with over 13,000 international students from over 150...more