MSc Psychology at University of Southampton

Our MSc Psychology lets you match modules to your interests and training needs. We’ll teach you the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis. This degree will help you progress your career if you're interested in data science.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This master's degree in psychology is usually studied over 12 months full-time, from September to the following September. The taught part of the degree consists of 30 study weeks split into 2 semesters, during which time you'll study 8 modules. You'll carry out 3 months of supervised research for your master’s dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including health and social work, education, professional, scientific and technical, research, local government, corporate sector. Careers directly related to the course include health psychologist, assistant psychologist, research assistant, psychological wellbeing practitioner, high intensity therapist, behavioural therapist, health and wellbeing coach, smoking cessation advisor.

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