Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies)

Ulster University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

About this course

The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2025.

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:

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

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

  • 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'.

    The course team has been nominated by the students and shortlisted four times for 'Team of Year' in the UU Students' Union Learning and Teaching Awards. From multiple nominations across the University campuses, the MSc programme team was awarded as the runner-up in this category on these occasions.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coleraine

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coleraine

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coleraine
    Scheme
    Postgraduate

    Offered by

    Ulster University

    Coleraine

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