This four-year master course enables you to study psychology at a more advanced level. Your fourth year will consist of a year-long research project in an area of your choice. This can be in any area of psychology or human behavior that you're interested in or would like to pursue a career in. You will have the opportunity to work closely with one of our expert research groups. Psychology research at Nottingham is at the cutting edge of its field. Recent impactful research has been on reducing educational inequality in Malawai children and improving the UK driving test.
You will also develop key skills in project management and data analysis. This will help prepare you for a range of successful careers, especially if you are considering one in research and development.
This course is accredited by the British psychology society. It is designed to give you an expert understanding of fundamental psychology and human behavior
This course also comes with lots of additional opportunities between years two and three. You can choose to study abroad at one of our international partner universities. These include in countries such as USA, Australian, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, and more. Studying abroad can be a great life experience and teach you lots of interpersonal skills and enable you to work with different cultures. You can also choose to work on a placement year in industry. This looks great on your CV, builds your experience, and can massively help your employability.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will study fundamental areas of psychology. This will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge and introduce you to a wide range of topics.
You will take additional modules that look into the psychological approaches to therapy or biological approaches to addiction. You'll also learn about conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and aggression.
In your second year, you will develop your knowledge with more advanced modules. Your cognitive psychology lectures will teach you about how emotions can alter memories. You'll also explore further into the disorders of mood and cognition.
In year three you will study modules and topics at a higher level. You will be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules. This will help tailor your study to areas that you are particularly interested in. This includes forensic and mental health, clinical psychology, developmental disorders, and psychopathology.
In year four you will complete your own research topic and dissertation. You'll have a wide choice of topics to choose from. You will study a number of optional modules throughout the year.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C803
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including one science subject. Candidates without an A Level in a science subject may be asked to attain A*AA
A pass in the science practicals element is required.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including a Science subject.
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Including a science subject and AABBB in Highers.
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To include a science subject at higher level, and at least 6,6,5 at higher level. Candidates may be asked to achieve 36 without a science subject. Mathematics pathways 'Analysis and Approaches' and 'Applications and Interpretation' will both be accepted at Standard or Higher Level
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Including a science subject. Candidates without a science subject may be asked to attain H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
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This qualification is only accepted in combination with A level grades AB if taking a science subject, or AA or equivalent.
Including a Science subject.
Candidates without a science subject may be asked for D3, D3, M1
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate (Global Perspectives & Independent Research) Not accepted
GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B), English grade 5 (B)
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 75% or 7.5 in Mathematics
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
EU
25000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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