MasterRecommended

Master of Health Psychology

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Science in Health Psychology taught in the School of Psychology on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Health Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Lifespan
Individual and Cultural Perspectives on Health Psychology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Health promotion
Healthcare delivery
Illness management
Rehabilitation
Assistant psychologist in the NHS
Charitable organisations
Private sector

Curriculum

12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Health Psychology in Theory and Practice
Lifespan
Individual and Cultural Perspectives on Health Psychology
Psychosomatic Pathways to Health and Illness
Systems Approaches to Understanding Health and Disease
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or MSc equivalent)
Or a minimum of a 2:1 in another subject including relevant work experience. Applicants must produce a personal statement detailing their reasons for applying to the Health Psychology course at Northumbria University. In some cases
Applicants will be required to answer additional questions related to research methods and background knowledge into Health Psychology
Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or MSc equivalent), Or a minimum of a 2:1 in another subject including relevant work experience.

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
Personal statement
References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£32,039 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	School of Psychology
Department	Health Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.