Applied Psychology MSc at Middlesex University

Taught by experts, this course will prepare you for doctoral research or a career in public health, education, business or industry. This course has been developed to meet a growing demand for knowledge, skills and experience in the application of psychology to tackle real-world problems, and to bring about change in areas such as physical and mental health and wellbeing, counselling, child development and education, developmental disorders, trauma, and clinical neuropsychology. It will teach a range of generic and subject-specific skills which are needed for a career as a practising psychologist.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will provide you with an understanding of how psychology is applied to tackle real-world problems and to bring about change in areas such as physical and mental health and wellbeing, counselling, forensic and legal settings, child development and education, the workplace and clinical neurophysiology. Modules include Research and Issues in Applied Psychology, Statistical Literacy for Psychological Science, Qualitative Psychology in Practice, Counselling and Psychotherapy in Applied Psychology, Research: Practice and Reporting, Forensic Psychology and Psychological Interventions, Trauma Impacts and Interventions, Open Science, Developmental Neuroscience.

Career pathways

This course is designed for those who wish to work in UK or international health services, public health organisations, educational or occupational settings, or academia, or who plan to progress to doctorate/postgraduate training in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology, occupational psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology or neuroscience. There are strong employment prospects for psychology graduates and salaries in this field are excellent.

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