During this course, you will be provided with a grounding in the theory, themes, professional issues and practical skills central to the psychology of health and illness. The course contains taught components and applied assessments. It also has a strong focus on research that culminates with the final dissertation project, which will provide you with the opportunity to design and undertake an autonomous piece of research on any relevant area of psychology of health and illness.

You will be assessed through case studies, research reports, essays, verbal and poster presentation, critical review, portfolio, systematic review. In addition, you will be encouraged to present your work to others, both within our University and at national psychology conferences.

Our course has established links with health organisations and behaviour change companies in smoking cessation and/or weight management, where you can gain work experience and carry out research.

Our course prepares you to work in a variety of roles and organisations, including:

• health and/or behaviour change services
• academia
• charitable organisations
• the NHS.