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Master of Applied Psychology

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

  • Ningbo, China
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Nottingham Ningbo China campus

About the program

A 39-credit master's applying psychological science with forensic or generalist options.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Applied Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Twenty-one credits of foundation courses (social psychology
  • Neuropsychology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Community Support Worker
  • Behavioral Health Assistant

Curriculum

  • Twenty-one credits of foundation courses (social psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Personality
  • Statistics
  • Research methods
  • Child development)
  • A 6-credit capstone of either a two-part thesis or an applied psychology internship
  • And a 12-credit concentration in forensic psychology or a generalist elective set.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject; Chinese mainland degrees weighted average 78-85 depending on the university.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (honours, 2:1 or equivalent) in an appropriate subject; some courses state subject requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 71

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Personal Statement
  • Passport Copy
  • Passport Photo

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the 30 June 2027 deadline for September 2027 entry (late applications may be considered). Apply online through the UNNC Application Hub; email or post applications are not accepted. Upload a recommendation letter
  2. transcripts and degree certificates
  3. English test report if available
  4. personal statement
  5. passport copy and a photo. Processing takes about 4 to 6 weeks; some courses interview applicants. Send outstanding results by 15 July 2027 for a conditional offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥130,000 - ¥150,000 CNY
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusNingbo Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEducation and English
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study pace_
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInternational postgraduate taught applicants with an offer may apply for competitive Nottingham Global scholarships. Some awards cover the first year only; applicant merit, a scholarship statement and published closing dates apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.