MPhil Health Psychology at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in health psychology in the School of Psychology, focused on how psychological factors promote good health and shape the management of illness and health risks. Students pursue an individual research project supervised within the School.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research in health psychology; current student projects examine interventions for the psychosocial needs of people living with chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease and ways to encourage children and young people to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: normally an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. One academic reference is required before the application is progressed to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time, Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%. Start dates in 2026/27 per the published fee table. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July)

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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