MSc Health Psychology at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Advance your knowledge. Unravel different theories. Apply what you learn to all aspects of health, illness and disability.

What you will study

During MSc Health Psychology, we’ll immerse you in all aspects of health psychology theory and practice. You’ll explore key issues and interventions designed to encourage changes to health-related behaviour, boost wellbeing and promote recovery. The key to improving health is understanding the experience of being ill and the role psychology can play in care. Compulsory modules include Advanced Research Methods; Advanced Statistics and Qualitative Analyses; Applications of Health Psychology; Behaviour Change; Health and Wellbeing in Society; Professional Issues; Promoting Recovery; Psychological Processes; Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Our MSc Health Psychology gives you the practical skills and technical knowledge to work in a range of sectors or continue your studies. Your expertise will open doors to a range of different careers in academia, healthcare and public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in Psychology, as well as the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. You must have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in psychology, as well as the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you do not have GBC, please contact the BPS to discuss with them how this can be achieved, o find out more about our MSc Psychology (Conversion) You will also need to demonstrate attaining a minimum of upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in your dissertation module (or equivalent final-year research project), evidencing this by supplying a detailed copy of your degree transcript (or equivalent). An interview may form part of the selection process. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/health-psychology/

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