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Psychology research is carried out on 3 of the university's campuses each of which has dedicated facilities including a broad range of computing services and specialist laboratories.

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This course is designed for students wishing to specialise within the discipline of sport and exercise psychology, in order to gain professional training in the provision of psychological support to clients, acquire vocationally related psychological skills, develop a critical thinking approach to the existing knowledge base and conduct research, all within a science practice model. This MSc was developed in the context of the increasing professionalisation of sport psychology and the need for a university level course on the island of Ireland.

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Our research focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology and how they relate to behaviour. Key themes of our research are: neuronal structure and development; neuropathology and glial cell biology; neurophysiological and functional imaging measurements of the human brain; biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural aspects of learning, memory and attention; and genetic, biological and cognitive underpinnings of disorders across the lifespan, including autism, dementia, Huntington's disease, and ADHD.Potential research projects An online study of repetitive activities and circumscribed interests in autismCurrent / recent research projects Investigating Sensory and Motor Deficits in ADHD Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Cognitive deficits in Huntingdon disease Exploring the Broader Autism Phenotype in Simplex Versus Multiplex Autism Families

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The cross-faculty International Centre for Comparative Criminological Research (ICCCR) in the Faculty of Social Sciences ensures that forensic psychology at the OU has a well-established reputation for its innovative approach and commitment to real world application. The Department of Psychology plays a key role in this area of research.

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The Department of Psychology has a well-established reputation for its innovative approach and commitment to real world application. This area of the department's work is wide ranging and involves researchers undertaking both collaborative and individual projects.

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Health psychology is developing rapidly in the UK and Europe in response to the recognised need for a psychological approach to healthcare and healthcare delivery. This programme is accredited with the BPS and is the only postgraduate course in health psychology in Northern Ireland and the only distance learning MSc in health psychology in the UK, provides the training, knowledge and skills you will need to develop your professional and/or research skills in the various areas of psychology applied to health.

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The course provides an opportunity for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas of applied psychology related to mental health practice and research. It aims to provide a foundation for students wishing to enter further professional training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology, and/or to become more employable for positions in the public or private sector that involve the application of psychology to mental health issues; or to pursue PhD research in the area of mental health.

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Our Counselling and Therapeutic Communication course will help you if you are interested in starting a career in counselling, or want to develop and hone your existing professional skills. It offers theoretical knowledge and an academic foundation in counselling and psychotherapy for a variety of helping skills in professional contexts.

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The broad aim of the MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis is to give students the opportunity to develop their theoretical and conceptual knowledge in behaviour analysis, develop skills in behavioural assessment, and acquire the ability to work in partnership with clients where they plan and implement programmes that are aimed at establishing, strengthening and/or weakening targeted behaviours. The course is designed for professionals who work (or intend to work) in the caring professions, for example with people with autism and other learning disabilities, in the area of general behaviour management, parent training, community development, and adult mental health.

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The programme is designed to impart an advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological issues concerning the psychology of performance enhancement, a particular emphasis will be on performance in sport and health.

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