MSc Psychology and Trauma (Adult)

This course is specifically aimed at professionals working in sectors such as psychology, mental health, health care, social care, education, community, criminal justice, or public health. This will include professionals working with either adult populations, or children and adolescents. A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Alternatively, a lower second-class honours degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting. Applicants will usually have a degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Child Development, Education, Social Work or related disciplines, but those with a degree in another discipline will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting. This course is specifically aimed at professionals working in sectors such as psychology, mental health, health care, social care, education, community, criminal justice, or public health. This will include professionals working with either adult populations, or children and adolescents. A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Alternatively, a lower second-class honours degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting. Applicants will usually have a degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Child Development, Education, Social Work or related disciplines, but those with a degree in another discipline will be considered if there is evidence of sufficient professional experience in a relevant setting.

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As this is a new programme, we do not yet have data on alumni destinations. However, the skills and expertise acquired on the Psychology and Trauma MSc are designed to support a wide range of career pathways. Graduates will be equipped to pursue impactful roles in professions such as mental health services, education, social care, and public health, where trauma-informed practice is increasingly recognised as essential. This MSc also provides a strong foundation for careers in non-governmental and humanitarian organisations, as well as corporate environments, where trauma-informed approaches are becoming integral.

Compulsory modules

• Public health and organizational understanding of trauma responses in adulthood
• Trauma, adult physical health, and wellbeing
• Psychosis and common types of PTSD co-morbidities
• Interventions for PTSD and trauma-related problems in adulthood
• Trauma-informed care across adult-facing sectors
• Research Skills in Psychology
• Foundations of Trauma Studies: A Lifespan Perspective
• Dissertation: Adult
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