Applied Psychology

This course will qualify you for employment as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (pwp) within the nhs, and will provide you with a masters-level qualification. it combines elements of the university's bsc psychology and the postgraduate certificate in evidence-based psychological treatments run by the world-renowned charlie waller institute. the degree is also an ideal stepping-stone for postgraduate studies in clinical psychology.

You will carry out your third year placement within the talking therapies department of a mental health trust. this will normally involve conducting assessments and interventions of mild to moderate anxiety and depression under the supervision of nhs staff. the placement is a direct extension of the practical work taught during course modules. you may also decide to carry our placements during the second year of the course, or during vacations. these can take place at an outside organisation such as a charity, or with one of our in-house nhs clinics. these include anxiety, speech and language therapy, and dementia. alternatively, you can volunteer as a research assistant on a range of projects within the department of psychology.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: 1088 $

As a graduate of this course you will be able to work as a psychological wellbeing practitioner (pwp) within the nhs. pwps work with clients who have mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders, and carry out short evidence-based interventions using a variety of techniques. the role was set up to improve access to psychological therapies. additionally, this msci is accredited by the british psychological society (bps) and provides you with the graduate basis for chartered membership (gbc); which is the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist. this course will provide you with a range of transferable skills, including analytical qualitative abilities, writing experience, presentation skills and the ability to think and analyse scientifically. you could go on to work for organisations such as the nhs, civil services, schools or charities. skills learned on the course also open up many doors within the private sector, in areas such as hr, recruitment, management consultancy, publicity, finance and journalism.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Reading has partnerships with the following companies: