Course Overview
The MPhil Health Psychology at Swansea University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. The importance of psychological factors in promoting good health and managing illness and health risks is an increasingly important field of study. With a keen focus on understanding how behaviours develop and influence people’s decisions in relation to their health and well-being, our School of Health and Social Care is an ideal base for you to pursue to your PhD studies in Health Psychology. Our Psychology department has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | First Class |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £31,500 | £41,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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