Health Psychology
Classes
Monday 24 April - Monday 03 July 2023, 6pm-9pm
8 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
Our Health Psychology introductory short course explores the ways in which the study of psychology may be of benefit in maintaining health and treating illness. We will consider:
- the nature of health beliefs
- causes and treatment of stress
- psychological factors in addictions, cancer and other conditions
- pain and pain management
- coping with chronic illnesses
- maintaining health
- the role of social and cultural factors in health.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.