MSc Psychology and Health Inequalities

The Psychology and Health Inequalities course offered by Keele University is an innovative and comprehensive postgraduate programme. The course has been specifically designed to equip students with a deep understanding of how social, economic, and environmental factors can influence an individual's psychology. The core focus is on socioecological, cultural, and methodological concepts along with principles of psychology and health.Course Content: The tailored modules and comprehensive syllabus covers specific theoretical and methodological concepts pertaining to Health Psychology with a focus on socioecological and cultural factors affecting health and health opportunities. The program explores the role of psychology in understanding health issues and looks at how influences such as socioeconomic status, gender, and ethnicity can contribute to health inequalities.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in the course are ‘Inequalities in Health’, ‘Health Psychology, Behaviour and Chronic Illness', and the ‘Research Apprenticeship’. Each module offers a unique perspective and insight into the understanding of health inequalities from different angles.Future Careers: The Psychology and Health Inequalities course prepares students for a range of career paths. It provides a strong foundation for students wishing to proceed to doctoral-level research or to work in health or social services, policy development, public health, and the charity sector among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.