Applied Psychology MSc

This field examines how people approach and react to various situations in life, from visual perception to complex social interactions. The application of psychological research has positively affected a variety of sectors ranging from business to education, mental health, and sport. Graduates from this master's program will be able to apply their skills and expertise within their chosen professional field.

Why study MSc Applied Psychology at Middlesex?

Designed with an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research, this course equips you with a sound understanding of the theoretical and practical issues in applied psychology. Based at our Hendon Campus in London, you will benefit from the experience of our dedicated and enthusiastic staff. You will gain access to some of the pioneering psychology facilities for teaching and research in the UK.

This program is ideally suited to those who may wish to extend their research interests to the doctoral level or who work in local and central government agencies around the world. It can also be a stepping-stone for developing an interest in professional practice following further related studies. The course has a step-off point at Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate and covers Neuropsychology, Health, Business, Counselling, and Psychotherapy.

Course highlights

• We have excellent employment results: over 90% of our psychology graduates are employed within six months of completing their degree.
• Our psychology teaching and research facilities are unrivaled. They include fully equipped lecture theatres and tutorial spaces; a psychophysiology laboratory; social observation laboratories; a video editing suite; a virtual reality laboratory; an auditory cognition laboratory; and testing cubicles.
• You will benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are leading researchers and practitioners in cognitive neuropsychology, counseling and psychotherapy, developmental psychology, health psychology, sports, and exercise psychology.
• As a student of this course, you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

• We generally only consider applicants with at least a high lower second class degree (2:2) in Psychology or a related discipline.

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

The MSc Applied Psychology program offers strong employment prospects and excellent salaries for psychology graduates. The program develops professional skills that are highly valued across the economy. It is suitable for those planning to practice outside the UK, extend research interests to doctoral level, or work in local and central government agencies. Students may also work in health services, public health organizations, and academia after completing the masters program.