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PostgraduateMSc

Applied Psychology (Therapies)

University of Salford
Salford, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Applied Psychology (Therapies) at University of Salford is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course will equip you with valuable professional insight into topics including approaches to identifying common mental health disorders, causes of addiction, and how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychotherapies can be used to help address stress, anxiety, depression, chronic health conditions, and other related disorders. You will gain a greater appreciation for the application of psychology and how to gather and evaluate evidence and conduct research, which are valuable skills for senior professional roles or those intending to progress to further postg... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Applications
Evidence-Based Psychotherapies and Interventions
Mental Health Disorders: Assessment and Diagnosis
Addiction: Psychological Theory and Treatment
Research Methods in Applied Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Chronic Health Conditions
Stress
Anxiety and Depression: Clinical Management
Research Project in Applied Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£10,530

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Salford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£37,500
3 years£22,500£27,500£34,500
5 years£25,000£32,000£39,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Salford

University of Salford offers Applied Psychology (Therapies) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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