Program Overview
The Psychology at University of Bath is a Master programme in Psychology over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- autism Spectrum Disorders
- children and interactive technologies
- evaluation of pervasive systems
- human factors in decision making
- cognitive Neuroscience, multisensory integration, pain
- hormonal influence upon cognition and stress
- stress and well-being
- psychosocial influences on aetiology and exacerbation of acute and chronic illness
- managing chronic health conditions
- child & adolescent health
- psychoneuroimmunology
- coping responses and social support
- pain and pain management
- palliative and end-of-life care
- youth, consumption and identity
- identities, gender and body image
- organisational psychology and the management of risk
- attitude-behaviour relations
- behavioural and mental habits
- emotion regulation
- economic and environmental psychology
- personal relationships in cyberspace
- siblings and subjectivities
- identities and education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
undergraduate qualifications - a First (1st) or Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) in Psychology or its equivalent from a recognised University or College, a good Lower Second Class Honours degree (2:2) may be considered if the applicant has relevant work experience (certificates and transcripts must be scanned and uploaded via the online application system);
postgraduate qualifications - a Masters degree or appropriate research training is normally required, applicants may be asked in their first year to complete some or all units of our MRes or MSc Health Psychology (subject to approval from the appropriate Director of Studies)(certificates and transcripts must be scanned and uploaded via the online application system);
We will also consider applications on a case-by-case basis where candidates have an appropriate combination of the following:
A relevant diploma passed out at a high level (eg a Higher National Diploma).
Published papers or other academic work of a high standard.
Relevant professional qualifications.
Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field.
Research proposal
Applicants must write their own research proposal which must include details of at least 2 supervisors who you think may be interested in considering your application. You should describe how your research interests match theirs and refer to at least 1 published article of theirs that you have read. Please mention whether or not you have already been in contact with them. Also state how your undergraduate qualifications, postgraduate qualifications and work experience have prepared you for the research you wish to carry out and why you are seeking a place at Bath. Your proposal should not be more than 4 pages in length and must include a brief description of your proposed objectives, methods of investigation, the historical background to the project; and how it will contribute to the field (who will benefit from this research; how will they benefit; what will be done to ensure that they have the opportunity to benefit).
English Language requirements
Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
IELTS 7 (with no less than 6.5 in each component)
PTE Academic of 69 with no less than 62 in any component
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath 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 University of Bath
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months