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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Salford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This course will equip you with a valuable professional insight into topics including the causes of addiction and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychotherapies can be used to help address stress, depression, chronic pain and other related disorders.
You'll find the course particularly relevant if you are working in the NHS or healthcare independent sector, including addiction clinics, and want to develop your knowledge and understanding of psychological therapy beyond the basic level offered in some professional qualification courses.
For further information, take a look at our Psychology blog.
You will:
- Have the opportunity to follow a route to a professional doctorate and research career paths in psychology
- Understand psychological theories that have a central role to play in modern healthcare provision
- Receive support from a highly qualified team of psychology staff
Teaching
This course is taught using a mixture of approaches including the following:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Discussion/debates
- Video presentation
- Research seminars and workshops
- Guest speaker presentations
- Virtual learning environment, online resources and web-based learning / CD-Rom training packages
- Student presentations
- Directed study
Assessment
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including:
- Theoretical essays
- Reflective essays
- Research proposal
- Dissertation
WHAT YOUNEED TO KNOW
APPLICANT PROFILE
Ideally, you will have a sound understanding of core psychology, an interest in applied psychology and psychological interventions and a desire for professional development within psychology. Experience gained working in an applied setting or with individuals receiving therapeutic interventions will provide valuable context for the course.
Psychology graduates (and graduates in related disciplines) and health and social care professionals who are interested in therapeutic treatment options. The course is also a route towards a professional doctorate or an academic / research career.
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
82nd
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Campus address
University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
84th out of 118 29
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Entry standards
/ Max 215122 57%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10050.0 50%89th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.49 70%110th
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