Applied Psychology (Taught)

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You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.

Course Overview:
This course is for aspiring psychologists and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of psychology and develop skills through practical workshops. It provides a solid foundation in psychology and helps you explore career paths in public health, media, education, workplaces, research and specialised psychology fields.

• Learn about key areas of psychology from a modern perspective, including how psychology is used in media, global politics, research and new technologies.

• Develop key practical skills in psychology through hands-on workshops, case analysis, role-playing, simulations and assessments in clinical, counselling, educational and research psychology.

• You can complete an optional 12-month professional placement to gain real-world experience in clinical, counselling, educational, coaching or research settings.

Why you should study this course
Learning, teaching and industry connections: learn from subject experts with industry experience, bringing both research and real-world experience into the classroom. Our teaching reflects key industry trends and debates, ensuring a current and relevant learning experience. Staff also maintain strong links with employers, including local schools, prison services, and clinical and counselling services.

Innovative learning tools and dedicated technicians: get access to specialised psychology software for statistics and research methods to support your studies. Dedicated psychology technicians can help you use these tools, set up experiments and work with equipment in psychology labs.4

Professional experience: opportunities for practical experience are embedded throughout the course to boost your professional psychology skills, including case formulation, simulation, role play and standard assessment.

Gain practical experience: boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

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