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Psychology of Health and Well being MSc

City St George's, University of London

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City St George's, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This programme explores the role of psychology in improving both physical and mental well-being across a range of diverse populations. Through teaching by profession specific experts and undertaking work-based placements you will develop transferrable skills to help you develop your career in health and well-being. Undertaking this programme will enable you to understand how to help clients to change their behaviour and find ways to adjust to a long-term condition. The programme provides an excellent grounding in theory and research if you wish to pursue a career in the health, well-being, research and/or social care sectors (e.g. clinical or counselling psychology, health promotion). If you are currently a health or social care professional, you will also be able to incorporate behavioural and psychological approaches to improving health and self-care into your current work. The programme will also enable you to understand and appraise research evidence to inform your practice and develop your career. The programme has a strong emphasis on transferrable employability skills and includes a work-based module to help you enhance your skills and develop your next career steps. Who is this course for?This programme is aimed at graduate psychologists, healthcare and well being professionals working in the NHS, third-sector and private practice (e.g., nurses, dieticians, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, well being practitioners, social prescribers etc) or the wider public health field.Career:This programme is designed to teach a range of transferrable, professional skills including: understanding behaviour change and psychological interventions to improve health and well being, identifying and comprehending research evidence, and conducting rigorous research to reach sound analytical conclusions.The work-based module is designed to teach practical transferrable skills to enhance your employability.Many students will already be working within health and social care professions. This programme will enable them to enhance their current roles, developing their practice and facilitating career progression.For those embarking on a new career in the health and social care sector this programme gives an excellent grounding in transferrable, professional skills necessary for both employment and further study.Many students may go on to careers in clinical or counselling psychology, public health or health research. The core skills required to apply for roles as an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant are central to the programme.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,360per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus, Northampton Square, London, Greater London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom

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Enjoy studying in one of the world's top student cities. Campuses in central and south London also offer great access to top-tier companies and organisations.
Almost all degrees offer the chance of a work placement, a clinical placement, or the opportunity to study abroad. Many are also professionally accredited.
A welcoming and diverse community with student counselling, buddy schemes, Students' Union, active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    39th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    120 58%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    65th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    51st

    11

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