Applied Psychology (Singapore) MSc

Aston University, Birmingham

This module explores the dynamic interplay between individuals and their social environment. In this module, you will delve into topics such as social influence, attitudes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.

This module introduces the intricate relationship between the brain and human behaviour, delving into topics including perception, memory, emotion, and motivation. This module also explores neuroscience and its implications for understanding and treating psychological disorders.

You will explore how cognitive processes such as perception, memory, language, and problem-solving operate. The module will also investigate the impact of neurological conditions and brain injuries on cognitive functioning.

This module investigates the relationship between psychological factors and overall well-being. It looks at how thoughts and feelings affect overall happiness and health and how to improve mental well-being.

This module aims to demonstrate how the professional skills developed during a Psychology undergraduate degree can be applied to different careers based both within and outside of Psychology. The module focuses broadly on the conceptual and historical role of psychology as applied in different professions,

This module investigates the ways individual differences are studied across intelligence, health and personality, introducing key methodological approaches, their historical development and associated ethical considerations. It further explores how research in these domains is applied in real‑world contexts while developing students’ practical skills in data handling, statistical analysis and formal research reporting.

This module introduces a range of psychological research methods, emphasizing those suitable for research projects and providing practical experience in data collection. It also develops students’ skills in applying appropriate statistical analyses through hands‑on instruction in statistical software for data processing, management, visualisation and analysis.

This module provides students with the opportunity to independently develop expertise in a specialist psychological topic of their choice. It supports students in forming a focused research question, conducting a systematic literature search, engaging critically with the relevant research and producing a written review. Through skills guidance and collaborative feedback, students build confidence in exploring areas not covered in depth elsewhere in the programme while developing key transferable research skills.