Key Information
- Study Level:
Master
- Duration:
1 Years
- Study Mode:
Full Time
- Start Date:
01 September 2019
- Tuition Fees EU/EEA:
£ 5,900 Per Year
These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA
- Tuition Fees International :
£ 14,060
These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA
institution

University of Ulster
The New University of Ulster – NUU – was founded as Magee College in 1865. This became part of the Royal University of Ireland in 1880, and became a part of the University of Dublin (Trinity College) in 1908. In 1953 it became an independent institution, Magee University College. NUU’s campus was built in the […]
Course Summary
Ulster University’s MSc in Health Psychology is dedicated to providing its students with a global perspective in psychology using flexible, innovative teaching techniques. The UK government and many other health bodies all around the world appreciate the need to use psychology to improve their people’s overall health, especially in terms of making healthier lifestyle choices and avoiding risky behaviours.
Health Psychology is all about helping people manage their lifestyle choices better, reducing the risk or effects of non-communicable, behaviour-linked diseases like obesity and diabetes. In this program, you’ll learn all of the skills you need to pursue a career in psychology generally, and health psychology specifically.
By the time you complete the program you’ll also have completed your Stage One professional training in Health Psychology. The program is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society, and is one of Northern Ireland’s most respected pathways to practicing as a professional psychologist.
If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.
If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.
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