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MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus - Cardiff Metropolitan University
Part Time
Sep 2027
2 Year
Health psychology focuses on the roles of psychology, biology and social or environmental factors on health and health related behaviour. Health psychologists promote healthier lifestyles and seek to improve well-being by understanding the impact that health related thoughts, feelings and behaviour can have on the individual. Health strategy has been shifting from the treatment of disease to the maintenance of health and prevention of illness. The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act (2015) aims to improve the nation’s social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being. This is particularly important given that relative to the rest of the UK, Wales has more older people and high burden of chronic illness (Public Health Wales Observatory, 2018). This Master’s degree in Health Psychology aims to produce high quality graduates that are in a good position to improve health and well-being by using specific psychological knowledge and skills. The programme is specifically designed with future employability in mind and provides a student-centred approach to preparing graduates for future training and/or careers. Some graduates go on to complete further training to become qualified health psychologists, but many others go on to work in health-related career roles including health promotion, education, health and well-being at work, research or develop their own businesses. Partner Programme: The MSc Health Psychology is also available as a partner programme, delivered by City Unity College in Greece. For further information, please see the City Unity College website.
This module aims to consolidate undergraduate research abilities and equip students with the skills necessary to undertake master’s level research; in doing so students will be equipped with the skills to critically review and evaluate a range of research methodologies including both qualitative and quantitative methodologies (conducting research and implementing methodologies will be done in the Project module).
This module aims to introduce and develop skills that are relevant to Psychology in practice. Develop an understanding of the principles and approaches to effective communication. Develop an understanding of interprofessional working and ethical practice. Apply evidence-based knowledge to discipline specific areas of practice.
The module aims to develop an understanding of the way in which health psychology has developed and is continuing to evolve and explore professional issues in relation to the health psychologist.
The module aims to explore the impact of biopsychosocial factors on health and health behaviour. Explore the way health and illness are portrayed and perceived in society. Recognise the changing nature of health across the lifespan.
The module aims to critically analyses theories and models in relation to stress and pain and their management, and develop an understanding of the impact chronic conditions have on individuals and their carers and families.
This module aims to explore social psychological theories and models in relation to health behaviour change. Examine the issues involved in designing and evaluating the effectiveness of behaviour change interventions.
The aim of this module is to enable students to design and develop an advanced specialist project in their discipline to enhance their own and/or others’ learning, work, or practice. Students will also evaluate their own knowledge, skills, and experiences as researchers and how this informs their developing professional identity as they move towards becoming a trainee health psychologist. They will use this reflective activity to evaluate their current strengths and prioritise areas for improvement relevant to their own career goals and ambitions.
The aim of this module is to enable students to work independently to investigate an area in their discipline relevant to their own learning, work, or practice, and to present and discuss their findings, demonstrating a systematic understanding and critical awareness of their discipline and area of professional practice.
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