Master your study of the human mind and behaviour at Southampton

A taught postgraduate degree is an important next step for many psychology career pathways.

Through our range of master’s degrees, you can receive a broad introduction to the role of clinical and health psychologists in European and international contexts, learn how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing, or undertake high-quality research, applying newly acquired concepts, methods and skills. In some instances, individual modules may be taken on a standalone basis. We also offer a range of professional training programmes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Pathways lead to Postgraduate Certificates (PGCert) or Diplomas (PGDip)and often cater to those already in a healthcare setting.

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Courses covered under this subject area

• MSc Res Meth Psychology
• MSc Health Pyschology 
• MSc Foundations of Clin Psych
• PGCert Low Intensity IAPT
• PGDip EMHP
• PG Cert CBT IAPT
• PG Cert CBT (SMH)
• PG Dip Cert CBT (SMH)
• PG Dip CBT (Anxiety & Dep)
• MSc in Psychology

MSc Psychology

Our MSc Psychology degree lets you match modules to your interests and training needs. We’ll teach you the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis. This degree will help you progress your career if you're interested in data science. It also gives you the option to pursue a research career, either in the private sector or by studying for a PhD. 

This MSc Psychology course is an accepted disciplinary route for the funded Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. This includes a 1-year Masters and 3.5 years for a PhD, or 3.5 years for a PhD only.

You can select modules covering fundamental and advanced data analysis to give your course a research methods focus. Or, you could carry out a practical research apprenticeship in an area of psychology that interests you whilst mentored by an expert in the field. Whichever modules you choose, all students learn research methods and data science techniques, using tools such as the statistical software package R. We'll help you explore the latest developments in research, including collaborative science practices.

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