Master of Science in Health Psychology

at University of Nottingham - Jubilee Campus United Kingdom

Join this unique branch of psychology, focused on the rehabilitation of people with chronic illnesses or disabilities, at the only course of its kind in the UK.

You'll take a journey from assessment of what difficulties someone might have because of their illness or disability all the way through to rehabilitation through what interventions may be helpful.

Making use of Nottingham's specific expertise in areas such as chronic illness, neuropsychological rehabilitation, and complex interventions you'll be taught by experts at the forefront of current research and clinical practice in the field.

You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in that current research through the research project where you'll have the potential to have a real impact on people's health.

Our International Business MSc will help to expand your global career opportunities and earning potential. It will give you the essential skillset needed to excel in international management positions.

You'll develop an understanding of  how to analyse and interpret big data to inform your strategic decision making, and you will gain in-depth knowledge of marketing, accounting, innovation and strategic planning. You'll also learn how to be an effective leader with a grasp of the key concepts of organisational behaviour and people management.

With your awareness of the role international business has to play in the global economy, this MSc will enhance your CV and help to bring you to the notice of prestigious employers who are looking for the skillset you will have. As an asset to their organisation you can put your knowledge and skills into practice, having a real impact on their business.

As an operations manager you will have highly developed strategic abilities that ensure your business runs smoothly and maintains a competitive advantage. Our MSc will give you the broad skillset you need to excel in global operations management positions.

You will study modules that develop essential management techniques including supply chain planning, decision making, operations management and quality control. You'll also be able to tailor your degree to match your individual career aspirations, and specialise in areas relevant to your chosen field.

You will graduate with a clear understanding of the methods, models and techniques that are used to resolve organisational difficulties. You'll be equipped with the analytical skills to understand the complexity of operational management challenges in business, combined with creative thinking to generate potential solutions.

Recent development in big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and machine learning have fundamentally shifted the way in which financial institutions operate, innovate, strategise, and compete, allowing more financial transactions to be conducted online. In addition, Financial Technology (FinTech) start-ups are dealing with a range of consumer financial services, including mobile payments, (peer-to-peer) lending, and financial advice in the investment industry (robo-advisers).

Driven by this emerging trend, the demand for hybrid experts in both finance and technology has drastically increased. Our MSc Financial Technology provides progressive learning towards the frontiers of knowledge in finance, information technology, and how the two intertwine.

You will study modern finance theory, financial markets, information technology and its application in finance. This will help prepare you to become a hybrid expert in the finance and the technology industries, enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large.

Our MSc Sustainable Building Technology is tailored towards graduates in building services, architectural environmental engineering, architecture and other related disciplines.

The course is structured to accommodate the interests and skills of those who are related to building design and technology and building energy and environmental performance.

The strong emphasis is targeted to successful integration of renewable and sustainable energy technologies into buildings, which requires an understanding of both design and technology and hence the close co-operation of architecture and engineering.

Human computer interaction specialises in understanding the relationship between people and digital technologies. 

Global industries are developing user research and design to improve their products and services. There is an increasing demand for graduates in this innovative field. You will learn how to develop software and systems to better respond to the needs of customers, clients and users.

This interdisciplinary masters is taught by academics from the School of Computer Science and the Department of Engineering. You will study core modules that cover topics including mixed reality and user experience (UX) design. Optional modules give you the flexibility to study specialist areas such as games software and virtual reality.

All students will undertake an individual research project. This can be in collaboration with an industry partner or with one of our research groups: the Mixed Reality Laboratory and Human Factors lab.

Past projects have covered topics such as; augmented reality, location based services, virtual reality and voice interfaces.

This course will help to enhance your lucrative career opportunities in the fast-paced world of multinational banking and finance. It will give you specialist skills, combined with advanced level business management techniques. 

Core modules will help develop an advanced understanding of essential areas, while optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals.

You will be able to understand and analyse financial institutions, markets, consumer demands and competition. You will also explore the latest concepts in banking, policy, economics and risk management.

As this course is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), you will have valuable networking opportunities with leading industry experts, and it will help to bring you to the attention of top multi-national employers.