MSc Applied Psychology (Part-time) (MSc)
Unlock the power of psychology in the real world with our MSc in Applied Psychology on our Swansea Campus.
Are you passionate about understanding people and driving meaningful change? Our Postgraduate MSc in Applied Psychology gives you the skills to address real-world challenges through the science of psychology.
The Master’s in Applied Psychology programme focuses on how psychology can be used in everyday life to make a difference. It’s ideal for anyone looking to apply their knowledge of psychology to careers in fields like health and social care, management, human resources, teaching, marketing or communication. It also serves as a great stepping stone for those interested in further professional or doctoral studies in psychology or related areas.
Learn how to shape the world around us!
By applying scientifically tested psychological principles, you will learn how we can make a positive impact on individuals, communities, organizations, and entire societies, helping them achieve their goals. Whether it’s promoting health, understanding mental health, or improving workplace dynamics, psychology plays a vital role in shaping the world around us.
Develop strong professional and interpersonal skills.
Alongside developing your cutting edge knowledge of applied psychology principles you will have the opportunity to develop strong professional, research and people skills. This includes developing your skills and understanding in how to support vulnerable individuals and patient populations, understand the challenges around human flourishing, and encourage effective behaviour change.
Tailor your research project to your own interests and career!
This programme enables you to choose to conduct your own exciting independent research project in an area of applied psychology you are passionate about - helping shape your MSc to maximise your employability!
Dedicated Psychology laboratories provide students with opportunity to develop hands on experience with a range of research skills and measurement tools alongside the opportunity to develop confidence in key communication and supporting skills for the workplace.
Course details
- On-campus
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Throughout the programme, you’ll explore how psychological knowledge can be used to improve lives, enhance wellbeing, and support positive change across a range of settings.
You will examine how people think, feel and behave in real-world situations – from supporting mental health and promoting healthy lifestyles, to understanding the challenges faced by diverse communities. You’ll develop a solid grounding in research methods, alongside practical skills in behaviour change, leadership and mentoring.
You’ll also explore how culture, community and neurodiversity shape people’s experiences, and how psychology can be used to support inclusion and resilience. The programme encourages you to think critically, apply your learning creatively, and reflect on your role as an ethical and compassionate professional.
A key part of the course is your independent research project, which you can tailor to your own interests and career goals. Whether you’re passionate about mental health, health psychology, or social and political issues, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the topics that matter most to you.
This course is designed to build both your academic knowledge and your confidence in applying psychology to real-world challenges – helping prepare you for a meaningful and impactful career.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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2:2 honours degree 
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or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
Admissions Advice and Support 
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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A range of assessment methods designed to enable you to demonstrate real world knowledge and skills: community project portfolios, practical skills assessments, briefing reports, research presentations, ethical risk assessment.
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DBS (if required for Part II)
£49.50
Optional: External visit e.g. local conference or event (registration, travel and accommodation)= £250.00
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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A degree in applied psychology offers a wealth of career opportunities. Graduates of our programme are equipped to pursue diverse career paths including education, health and care settings, corporate environments, non-profit organisations, and government agencies. It also offers a robust foundation for students wishing to pursue a PhD or academic career.