Applied Psychology

Course Overview

The MSc Applied Psychology at Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MSc Applied Psychology programme is a one-year postgraduate degree for graduates who aspire to have a career in academic psychology or one of the many industries, organisations, and community settings where psychology can be applied. It is led by research-active academics working in applied fields of psychology at our Edinburgh campus. As a postgraduate degree, MSc Applied Psychology follows on from our established, BPS Accredited undergraduate degree in BSc Psychology. International tuition fees are £24,176 per year, home/UK fees are £12,344 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

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