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Is a Masters in behavioural science worth it?

Im looking to do a bachelors in psychology in Bristol or Bath, or perhaps psychological and behavioural science in Durham as that’s how I’d like to specialise. But I’m concerned being in Durham for three years is a long time to be so far from home for me. So instead, I could study psychology and then do a masters in behavioural science at Durham or a London uni for just a year. Is this a good plan? Is it worth studying this as a masters? Will doing it actually provide me much value or good employment opportunities? Any additional thoughts?

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by IIssaa
Im looking to do a bachelors in psychology in Bristol or Bath, or perhaps psychological and behavioural science in Durham as that’s how I’d like to specialise. But I’m concerned being in Durham for three years is a long time to be so far from home for me. So instead, I could study psychology and then do a masters in behavioural science at Durham or a London uni for just a year. Is this a good plan? Is it worth studying this as a masters? Will doing it actually provide me much value or good employment opportunities? Any additional thoughts?
It all depends on what you want to do in the future if you want to stay within psychology a master is required. Like I want to specialise in clinical neuropsychology I know I have to do a doctorate so I’m hoping to do my msci at UCL . Also the job prospects for behavioural science are vast your can do consultancy, research, HR . Also check the optional modules as you wouldn’t want to spend 3 years doing something you don’t like

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No. Health psychology is it. Cheers. Kind regards.

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by Alysstar
It all depends on what you want to do in the future if you want to stay within psychology a master is required. Like I want to specialise in clinical neuropsychology I know I have to do a doctorate so I’m hoping to do my msci at UCL . Also the job prospects for behavioural science are vast your can do consultancy, research, HR . Also check the optional modules as you wouldn’t want to spend 3 years doing something you don’t like


Thank you!

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by t.s.r.
No. Health psychology is it. Cheers. Kind regards.


Interesting, could you elaborate?

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by IIssaa
Interesting, could you elaborate?

Yes. It sounds better as a course and if you look at the syllabus, it covers a wider range of topics. This is only what I think. Kind regards.
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