MSc Psychology
Sheffield Hallam University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Course summaryGain foundational knowledge and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology.Develop the research and critical thinking skills that underlie theory and practice in psychologyExperience teaching which is creative, challenging and innovative in exploring issues at the forefront of the subject.This course is suitable for individuals returning to study or those seeking to explore psychology for the first time. It allows you to acquire the knowledge and scientific ...Read more

Course summary

  • Gain foundational knowledge and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology.
  • Develop the research and critical thinking skills that underlie theory and practice in psychology
  • Experience teaching which is creative, challenging and innovative in exploring issues at the forefront of the subject.

This course is suitable for individuals returning to study or those seeking to explore psychology for the first time. It allows you to acquire the knowledge and scientific understanding of the core facets of psychology. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the graduate basis for chartered membership of the society (GBC).

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Designed to be delivered with one day per week attendance at university to allow people to continue in employment while they complete the degree, the course is supplemented by self-directed learning tasks that provide optimum flexibility for students who may also be working part-time and/or integrating family life.

You learn through

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • workshops

Future careers

As a conversion course, the programme is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary grounding in the core academic and subject specific skills needed to gain access to postgraduate training courses for a career in psychology. Past graduates have gone on to apply for training posts in clinical psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, counselling psychology, as well as PhDs.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided you achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent and pass your dissertation. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

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63rd
What students say
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Omotayo
13 Apr 22

Sheffield Hallam University is a life-changer for me, being a student here made me see education from another point of view, it totally changed my orientation about university..Read more

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EMILY
07 Feb 22

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Modules

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or above or equivalent in any subject. We may consider graduates with relevant work experience.

Tuition fees

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£10,310 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.

£17,205 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

£17,205 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

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Omotayo
13 Apr 22
Sheffield Hallam University is a life-changer for me, being a student here made me see education from another point of view, it totally changed my orientation about university...
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EMILY
07 Feb 22
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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

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