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Postgraduate Psychology Courses at University of Portsmouth

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About Postgraduate Psychology

Psychology explores the complexities of the human mind and its associated behaviours. It considers the individual, as well as groups of people, and looks at biological and environmental influences, societal pressures, information processing, language, memory and much more.

It is a popular postgraduate subject, and you’ll find widespread options for courses at master’s, PhD, and doctoral levels of study all over the UK. Most courses allow for specialisation in particular areas within psychology, which means you can organise your studies to suit the type of career pathway you intend to pursue after completing your education.

Entry onto a postgraduate course will carry certain academic requirements, and typically also includes a mandatory amount of professional practice hours.

What to expect

Psychology is a diverse discipline, and whichever type of postgraduate course you are applying for will cover a broad spectrum of material, including cognitive, social and developmental theory, as well as practical tasks and clinical aspects. You’ll learn both theoretical and practical approaches to the subject, and be assessed using a variety of methods, from formal examinations to coursework, work placements, presentations and original research projects.

The training standards required for psychological practice in the UK are established by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and all courses will adhere to these. Most courses also hold full accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS), to which you can register as a full member after graduation.

Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences PhDs and MPhils

If you're looking to take your skills into postgraduate research, our research degree programmes can help you achieve your ambitions. Our Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree
  • 3 years Full time degree
  • 3 years Full time degree

Human Resource Development (Top-up) MSc

You're a passionate and qualified Human Resource (HR) practitioner looking to progress your career. You've already successfully achieved Read more...

  • 9 months Part time degree: £4,000 per year (UK)

Applied Sport Psychology MSc

If you're a sport science or psychology graduate or an individual seeking a career change within sport and performance systems, our Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £9,250 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,400 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree

MSc Applied Sport Psychology

If you're a sport science or psychology graduate or an individual seeking a career change within sport and performance systems, our Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree

Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences PhDs (Distance Learning)

If you're looking to take your skills into postgraduate research, our research degree programmes can help you achieve your ambitions. Our Read more...

  • 6 years Distance without attendance degree: £2,393 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Distance without attendance degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Criminal Psychology MSc

Understanding the psychology of crime is essential to its investigation. If you're looking to start your career in criminal psychology, or Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £5,200 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £10,400 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree

Sport and Exercise Psychology Prof Doc

This course was the first Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology to be approved by the Health and Care Professions Read more...

  • 6 years Part time degree: £3,400 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £6,800 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree

Health Psychology MSc

With this MSc Health Psychology degree you’ll build on your health psychology knowledge to understand health and health behaviours more Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £5,200 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £10,400 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree