Master of Science in Applied Psychology

Course Objectives:

• Provides you with opportunities to realise your academic potential through a range of learning experiences.
• Encourages you, through a practical approach, to have a passion for applied psychology and an enthusiasm for learning.
• Provides an in-depth and high level of scientific knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of applied psychology, and how this knowledge is being applied in the wider field of psychology.
• Enables you to develop an informed and critical appreciation of recent scientific and clinical developments in relation to a range of psychology topics.
• Produces highly employable postgraduates who can bring qualities of critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and personal interpretation to their chosen occupation.

PART-TIME/FULL-TIME

You will study the following modules:

1. Applied Psychology & Professional Skills
   Develop professional and reflective practice skills relevant to applied psychology contexts.
2. Individual Differences, Health & Personality
   Examine key concepts and theories related to personality, health, and individual differences.
3. Research Methods & Data Analysis
   Apply quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in psychological inquiry.
4. Independent Systematic Review
   Conduct critical literature reviews and synthesise research evidence in applied psychology.
5. Social Psychology
   Analyse social influences on behaviour and apply psychological principles to real-world social issues.
6. Brain & Behaviour
   Evaluate the relationship between neurobiological processes and behaviour.
7. Cognition & Cognitive Neuropsychology
   Explore cognitive processes and their applications in understanding psychological functioning.
8. Psychology & Wellbeing
   Examine psychological determinants of wellbeing and design interventions to enhance it.
9. Research Project in Applied Psychology
   Design, execute, and report an independent research project demonstrating advanced psychological research skills.

TOP-UP

You will study the following modules:

1. Social Psychology
   Analyse social influences on behaviour and apply psychological principles to real-world social issues.
2. Brain & Behaviour
   Evaluate the relationship between neurobiological processes and behaviour.
3. Cognition & Cognitive Neuropsychology
   Explore cognitive processes and their applications in understanding psychological functioning.
4. Psychology & Wellbeing
   Examine psychological determinants of wellbeing and design interventions to enhance it.
5. Research Project in Applied Psychology
   Design, execute, and report an independent research project demonstrating advanced psychological research skills.

Assessment includes written and oral examinations, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations, and practical assessments.

• Age: 21 years old
• Language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0 (or equivalent)
• Academic: A UK 2:2 Honours degree or recognised international equivalent in a relevant field.

Candidates without formal psychology background may be accepted at Aston’s discretion.

For advanced standing (top-up), applicants will be graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology / Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology at the College of Allied Educators.

Disclaimer: All terms, schedules, and prices are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of College of Allied Educators.

Disclaimer: All terms, schedules, and prices are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of College of Allied Educators.

Disclaimer: All terms, schedules, and prices are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of College of Allied Educators.