Advanced Applied Social & Health Psychology

This module provides an advanced, applied exploration of social and health psychology, focusing on how psychological theories, models, and evidence-based practices are used to understand, predict, and change behaviour in real-world contexts. It integrates social, behavioural, and health sciences to address contemporary challenges such as health behaviour change, social influence, wellbeing, sustainability, and organisational health. Through applied case studies, problem-based learning, and reflective practice, learners develop critical thinking, research literacy, and professional competencies essential for advanced practice in health psychology and related fields 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Integrate core theories and models from applied social and health psychology to analyse complex real-world problems.
• Critically evaluate psychological research, assessing validity, reliability, bias, ethical considerations, and generalisability.
• Apply behaviour change frameworks (e.g. Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Transtheoretical Model, COM-B) to health and social interventions.
• Design, interpret, and evaluate applied psychological research and evidence-based interventions.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and ethical awareness in applied social, health, and organisational contexts.

This module is suitable for:

• Postgraduate students in health psychology, applied psychology, or related behavioural sciences.
• Aspiring health psychologists and professionals working in health promotion, public health, and wellbeing roles.
• Practitioners in healthcare, education, policy, and organisational settings seeking advanced applied psychological skills.
• Researchers and professionals interested in behaviour change, social influence, and evidence-based intervention design.

Topic 1: What Is Applied Psychology ?

Topic 2: Group Processes, Social Influence & Applied Social Behaviour

Topic 3: Applied Health Psychology & Behaviour Change Models

Topic 4: Environmental Psychology & Consumer Psychology Application

Topic 5: Organisational Psychology & Occupational Health Applications

Topic 6: Clinical, Counselling & Therapeutic Applications Of Applied Psychology/

Topic 7: Applied Forensic Psychology & Behavioural Risk

Topic 8: Integration, Contemporary Issues & Advanced Applied Research