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Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) MSc

Ulster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Coleraine Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The programme provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It trains and equips students wishing to:


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  • Enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling, Educational or Forensic Psychology;

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  • Become more employable for positions in the public and private sector (such as Assistant/ Associate Psychologist posts, Research Assistant/Analyst post);

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  • Pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.

In addition, the course has gained full BPS accreditation for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training. This can be taken as one of the routes within the MSc programme.

The MSc Applied Psychology programme was shortlisted for three consecutive years as the gradireland 'Postgraduate Course of the Year'.

Career options

Currently, our graduating students are successful in acquiring Assistant Psychologist positions, which with experience is allowing people to apply for Associate Psychologist positions. Others are successful in gaining entry onto Professional Doctorate programmes in Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychology. Our graduates also secure posts in research and PhD scholarships in Psychology across the UK and Ireland. In addition, students who undertake the accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training strand within the course will be able to seek accreditation with the BPS for working as a PWP.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,810per year

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

University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    44th out of 118 5

    13th out of 73 1

    7th out of 32 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    127 60%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    33rd

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    20th

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    135 75%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    32nd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 82%

    13th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    130 80%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    40.0 40%

    27th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    11th

    3

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