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Health Psychology

Classes

Wednesday 24 April - Wednesday 03 July 2024, 6pm-9pm

11 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.
This can be taken as a standalone short course or as a part of:

15 credits at level 4

  • 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.

  • 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.