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Ulster University: Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies)
| Institution | Ulster University |
|---|---|
| Department | Coleraine Campus |
| Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
| flhsmg@ulster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 028 71675027 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The programme provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It trains and equips students wishing to:
Enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling, Educational or Forensic Psychology;
Become more employable for positions in the public and private sector (such as Assistant/ Associate Psychologist posts, Research Assistant/Analyst post);
Pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
Summary
The programme provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It trains and equips students wishing to:
Enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling, Educational or Forensic Psychology;
Become more employable for positions in the public and private sector (such as Assistant/ Associate Psychologist posts, Research Assistant/Analyst post);
Pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
Summary
**The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2023.**
The comprehensive syllabus of this MSc course will enhance your skills and competencies in areas required by all professional psychologists. The course provides an in-depth consideration of psychological theory and research concerned with the aetiology, assessment and treatment of psychological problems across the lifespan.
You will be provided with a working knowledge of some of the major psychological therapies (namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Family Therapy and Systemic Practice), and will gain some practical experience in their use, with the additional opportunity to apply for clinical placement during and after the
course. You will also undertake a Masters level research project.
Our graduating students have successfully acquired Assistant Psychologist positions, which with experience is allowing people to secure Associate Psychologist positions. Others are successful in gaining entry onto Professional Doctorate programmes in Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychology, or have secured research posts and PhD scholarships in Psychology across the UK and Ireland. In addition, students who have undertaken the accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training strand within the course have successfully acquired PWP positions.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
Summary
**The closing date for applications is the 28th February 2023.**
The comprehensive syllabus of this MSc course will enhance your skills and competencies in areas required by all professional psychologists. The course provides an in-depth consideration of psychological theory and research concerned with the aetiology, assessment and treatment of psychological problems across the lifespan.
You will be provided with a working knowledge of some of the major psychological therapies (namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Family Therapy and Systemic Practice), and will gain some practical experience in their use, with the additional opportunity to apply for clinical placement during and after the
course. You will also undertake a Masters level research project.
Our graduating students have successfully acquired Assistant Psychologist positions, which with experience is allowing people to secure Associate Psychologist positions. Others are successful in gaining entry onto Professional Doctorate programmes in Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychology, or have secured research posts and PhD scholarships in Psychology across the UK and Ireland. In addition, students who have undertaken the accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training strand within the course have successfully acquired PWP positions.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
Summary
**The closing date for applications is the 30th April 2022.**
The programme provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It trains and equips students wishing to:
Enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling, Educational or Forensic Psychology;
Become more employable for positions in the public and private sector (such as Assistant/ Associate Psychologist posts, Research Assistant/Analyst post);
Pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.
In addition, the course has gained full BPS accreditation for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training. This can be taken as one of the routes within the MSc programme.
The MSc Applied Psychology programme was shortlisted for three consecutive years as the gradireland 'Postgraduate Course of the Year'.
*Please note: This MSc programme is the same MSc Applied Psychology programme that was taught on the Magee campus of the University - it has now moved to the Coleraine campus.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
Summary
**The closing date for applications is the 30th April 2022.**
The programme provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It trains and equips students wishing to:
Enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling, Educational or Forensic Psychology;
Become more employable for positions in the public and private sector (such as Assistant/ Associate Psychologist posts, Research Assistant/Analyst post);
Pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.
In addition, the course has gained full BPS accreditation for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training. This can be taken as one of the routes within the MSc programme.
The MSc Applied Psychology programme was shortlisted for three consecutive years as the gradireland 'Postgraduate Course of the Year'.
*Please note: This MSc programme is the same MSc Applied Psychology programme that was taught on the Magee campus of the University - it has now moved to the Coleraine campus.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 degree in Psychology, which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Those with a 2.2 are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those who have some additional relevant clinical experience to add to their CV. For those students interested in undertaking Route 1 on the programme (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner), they will be selected through an interview process. The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. |
| Location | Coleraine University House Cromore Road Coleraine BT52 1SA |
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