Program Overview

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Our MPhil in Applied Psychology offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in an applied psychological context. Given the variety of applications of psychological research the contexts within which your research could be conducted include: schools, hospitals, outdoor activities, community groups, occupational settings etc. You will be offered opportunities to access our Masters level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University’s Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and methodologies. The School of Health and Social Care is proud to work closely with our Service User Reference Group (SURG). SURG is made up of service users, carers, and volunteers who generously share their first-hand experiences of health and social care. We work collaboratively with SURG to design our courses to ensure that we truly are putting the needs of patients and clients at the heart of what we do. SURG are involved as part of our course application processes and often form part of our interview panels. This helps us to be confident that we are selecting the right applicants for the course and their future careers. SURG members also support the delivery of our teaching sessions and research activity, which means you’ll benefit from an insight into their lived experiences of living with a diagnosis, health condition, or circumstance. You’ll find that not only does your clinical knowledge expand, but your empathy, compassion and ability to advocate develops also. This MPhil is offered on a 2 year full-time or 4 year part-time basis. Some people choose to do an MPhil before applying to undertake a PhD in order to develop their research skills and knowledge and to demonstrate their self-discipline and time management skills to potential supervisors or funders. Why we're great.

• You will have access to the University's Proficio research training scheme, allowing you to undertake bespoke training
• You can choose between studying full-time for 2 years, or part-time for 4 years.
• We have a number of Chartered Psychologists in the school who'll be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your studies

Our expert staff

Within the School of Health and Social Care, we have a number of Chartered Psychologists who are also research supervisors. This provides you with the clinical awareness and guidance alongside the scientific rigour necessary to undertake such a MPhil. Where possible we offer two supervisors to ensure all your supervision requirements are met. Your supervisor(s) will guide you in developing your research plans and support you in your self-directed learning. You will also have two supervisory panels a year (one for part-time students) which will allow your progress to be monitored in a more formal manner.

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Specialist facilities

The School has access to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) building. We also have an open-access reception area where staff and students meet for social events.

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Your future

Our Graduates have gone on to take up posts in both clinical and management positions in Trusts, hospitals and care organisations as well as in local and county councils.