Program Overview
The Advanced Psychology at Plymouth University is a Master programme in Psychology over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- In your first year, youll lay the foundations for your studies in psychology, getting to grips with the core theories and developing important intellectual and practical skills. Whether its social, developmental, clinical, cognitive or physiological psychology, your work will stretch across the psychology spectrum. Youll develop your skills in the methods of psychological research, information technology, communication and critical thinking.Core modulesPSYC104Contemporary Topics in Social and Developmental PsychologyPSYC103Cognitive and Biological PsychologyPSYC101Psychology: An IntroductionPSYC105The Psychology of Everyday ExperiencePSYC102Learning, Clinical, Social and Developmental Psychology
- PSYC104Contemporary Topics in Social and Developmental Psychology
- PSYC103Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- PSYC101Psychology: An Introduction
- PSYC105The Psychology of Everyday Experience
- PSYC102Learning, Clinical, Social and Developmental Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UCAS tariff
128
ABB at A level excluding general studies.If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
