Applied Psychology University of Essex

Overview

At the Applied Psychology programme offered by University of Essex you will be offered opportunities to access the Masters level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University's Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and methodologies.

The School of Health and Social Care is proud to work closely with the Service User Reference Group (SURG). SURG is made up of service users, carers, and volunteers who generously share their first-hand experiences of health and social care. We work collaboratively with SURG to design the courses to ensure that we truly are putting the needs of patients and clients at the heart of what we do. 

SURG are involved as part of the course application processes and often form part of the interview panels. This helps them to be confident that we are selecting the right applicants for the course and their future careers. SURG members also support the delivery of the teaching sessions and research activity, which means you'll benefit from an insight into their lived experiences of living with a diagnosis, health condition, or circumstance. You'll find that not only does your clinical knowledge expand, but your empathy, compassion and ability to advocate develops also.

Your future

The Graduates have gone on to take up posts in both clinical and management positions in Trusts, hospitals and care organisations as well as in local and county councils.