MSc Applied Psychology with Advanced Project
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Strong reputation: Herts is ranked 1st in the UK for support and achieved a 91% overall satisfaction for social sciences in the most recent Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2024. Teaching quality: You will be taught and inspired by expert staff who are actively engaged in significant research. This is reflected in our excellent grade 4 rating in the Higher Education Funding Council’s last research assessment exercise.
Research excellence: Psychology is ranked joint first nationally for research impact, obtaining 100% outstanding rating in the latest Research Excellence Framework, 2021.
Key highlights
- Taught by expert staff actively engaged in significant research
- Psychology rated 100% outstanding for research impact, REF 2021
- Ranked 1st in the UK for postgraduate support, PTES 2024
- Includes an advanced project component
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include psychology or a related area
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Occupational psychology consultant
- Mental health support worker
- User experience researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,855 | International: £22,450
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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