Why Choose the University of Bolton for a Psychology Master's?| Bolton.ac.uk

Why Choose the University of Bolton to Upskill in a Psychology Master's?

Postgraduate study is a requirement if you want to become a chartered psychologist and register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). It’s also a necessary step for those wanting to move into further study and achieve a degree at doctoral level. But with so many courses and universities to choose from, how do you find the right one for you?

At the University of Bolton, we always put our students’ needs first, and our Postgraduate courses are designed to empower you and help you reach your potential. There are many reasons to choose us for your Psychology master’s, and here are just a handful of them to consider.

Our psychology department is well-established

We have an established Postgraduate community at Bolton University, plus a well-respected faculty that strives to create a vibrant learning and research culture for students. As one of the first universities in the UK to establish a degree course in the study of psychology, our department has built up years of experience and credibility in this field.

We pride ourselves on #UniAsItShouldBe

As well as providing a positive and friendly learning environment for students, we also have an award-winning student services team to support you during your time on campus. We take the time to get to know you and find out about your passions, interests and career dreams, making it our mission to help you achieve your goals.

Our teaching quality puts us at No.1 in the North West

We pride ourselves in our outstanding teaching methods, as well as our flexible and friendly approach to student mentoring. In fact, we rank No.1 in the North West for Teaching Satisfaction in Psychology Courses in The Guardian University League Tables 2021, and students have also voted us No.1 in the North West for Student Satisfaction for the past three years (Complete University Guide in 2021, 2020 and 2019).

We’re passionate and career-focused

Our aim is to ensure maximum personal and professional development, with a core focus on your chosen area of work. Not only will our tutors mentor you to help you achieve your career goals, but our dedicated Employability Team will be on hand to support your career ambitions.

To find out more about upskilling with a Psychology master’s at the University of Bolton, go to our course page. Our programme reopens in January 2021, so enrol with us to enjoy ‘UniAsItShouldBe!