MSc Psychology - Distance Learning

Overview

Delve into the world of psychology as you explore scientific insight into human behaviour and the mind.

Designed for postgraduates with a non-psychology background, this innovative and dynamic course will equip you with the academic and practical skills necessary to pursue a career in psychology, academia, and related fields. With vocational/professional training in mind, you will engage with a wide range of expertise as you undertake an applied approach to learning.

What’s more, you’ll complete modules that cover a wide range of topics including cognitive and biological psychology, applied psychology, research methods, and social and development psychology. This distance learning course is globally available to suit your schedule and learning preference, and you’ll be supported throughout with your Personal Academic Tutor.

With an accredited MSc Psychology with CCCU, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll also complete employability sessions to ensure that you are prepared for whichever career path you choose upon graduation.

Your future career

Graduates from our programme have gone onto postgraduate training in psychology, for example, training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, in addition to obtaining roles as assistant psychologists, psychological wellbeing practitioners, support workers, and intervention facilitators.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a subject other than psychology, or a non- accredited (combined / single honours) undergraduate degree that includes psychology of 2:1 or above. Applicants with grades lower than a 2:1 may also be considered. Suitability will be assessed by the Programme Director on a case by case basis, taking into account: academic performance, professional experience, personal statement and references.