Study MSc Applied Psychology

Course Highlights

This MSc Applied Psychology is ideal if you are aiming to pursue professional psychology training, such as clinical, counselling or educational psychology, or if you are seeking to apply psychological expertise in non-clinical careers. The course will equip you with a deep understanding of psychological theory and research and the skills to apply these to real-world issues across a variety of sectors. With a focus on evidence-based practice, you will gain insight into human behaviour, cognitive processes and mental health and will be able to apply psychological principles in diverse professional contexts, from health and clinical settings, to education, business, social services and research and academia.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

All students complete the Evidence-Based Practice module, covering research principles and how research informs practice, as well as an independent research project. In addition to these core modules, you will choose from a broad range of options to create your personalised course. You will deepen your intellectual skills to analyse complex issues and formulate evidence-based recommendations to address real-world challenges, as well as strengthening your critical appraisal skills and ability to communicate complex psychological concepts.

Your practical skills will be further developed to plan, organise and carry out applied research, critically reflect on practice and experience and to effectively present, communication and disseminate information and research findings. You'll gain a number of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers, from time management to self-awareness and influencing skills.

Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials. Assessment is by examination, coursework, demonstration of a series of competencies and completion of your research project.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology or business or social sciences discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
• Students do not have the above requirements, but relevant work experience for one-year full time or two years part time or evidence of working at a CGPA 2.75 standard, will be considered.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 6.0 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 79

Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 59

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 65 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1

With minimum B2 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 120

With minimum 100 in each bands

Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 are eligible for Pre-sessional English language courses.

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.