Master’s in Psychology at Bournemouth University – scholarships available

To learn is to change

Our commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching by leading researchers and practising professionals means that studying Psychology at Bournemouth University (BU) can help you to make the most of your career opportunities.

You will be taught how theory links directly to practice in the treatment of various psychological conditions and in organisational practice. 

Experienced researchers 

You will be taught by experienced researchers and practitioners of clinical psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic psychology, ensuring that taught content is backed up by up-to-date research. With our leading academics and practising professionals, you will explore a variety of different approaches to psychology from social psychology to cognitive psychology and neuroscience. 

Established links

We have established links with organisations and employers, such as the National Health Service, Dorset Police, the Shelley Park Neurocare Centre and charities, to ensure we deliver well-informed, current and timely content relating to the applications of psychology. Learning is focused on how psychology can be used to help practice, based on a detailed understanding of theory. 

Outstanding facilities 

We have a wide range of laboratories for use by all our psychology students and academics, including a virtual reality suite, mobile and static eye tracking facilities, mobile and static EEG equipment, MRI scanner, brain stimulation techniques (transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation), crime scene training centre, new cognitive testing laboratories, and an observation suite.

Funding support

Here at BU, we understand that funding may be a big part of your postgraduate study decision, and our team of advisers would be pleased to help you explore your funding options:

• 20% loyalty discount for BU graduates
• 10% student family discount if you have an immediate family member who has studied, or is studying, at BU
• Non-repayable scholarships rewarding academic, sport and music achievement
• Option to pay fees in instalments.

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