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MSc in Psychology (Conversion)

MSc in Psychology (Conversion)

Different course options

Distance without attendance | Distance Learning | 2 years | FEB-26

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

2 years

Start date

FEB-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology (General)

Course Summary

This masters programme offers you the opportunity to gain your first qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society. You’ll develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the key concepts, theories, methods and debates in psychology. This will include critically examining how psychological theories and research methodologies are applied in real world settings and assessing different kinds of evidence from quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll also gain an awareness of the importance of ethical issues in the practice of psychology. By completing this rigorous masters degree, you’ll build your numeracy, literacy, communication, team working, presentation, observational, cognitive and organisational skills as appropriate to the discipline.

Modules

This module introduces you to some of the core theories, debates and research methods in contemporary psychology. The focus will be on areas of social, cognitive and biological psychology. You'll explore a range of exciting topics including examining how individuals and groups act in a range of situations, investigating how we gather and process information to understand the world around us, and exploring how differences in the human brain can explain individual differences. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your research skills as you start to ask your own research questions in psychology.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,290

Entry requirements

The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is only open to students who don't already hold an undergraduate degree which gives eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to be accepted for the MSc Psychology (Conversion). As your primary degree won't be in Psychology, your educational achievements should demonstrate that you can master the skills expected of a psychologist over the course of the MSc