MSc Psychology
University of Plymouth
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The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course. You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but youll need an honours degree. Study full time over one year or part-time over two years.Key ...Read more

The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course. You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but you'll need an honours degree. Study full time over one year or part-time over two years.

Key features

  • Enter the MSc with an honours degree in any subject. You become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) which normally requires a three-year honours degree in psychology.
  • Obtain a background in the major theoretical approaches in all of the principal areas of psychology – biological, cognitive, social, developmental and individual differences.
  • Study in a Psychology department that is in the top 20 across all UK universities, with 83% of our research output rated 'world leading' or of 'international quality' by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
  • The MSc is ideal for those wishing to make a career change into psychology or who have overseas qualifications and wish to convert their psychology degree into one approved by the BPS

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
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65th
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Katie
20 Dec 23

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Shania
05 Dec 23

The best aspects of my university experience is the facilities in the actual university for my studies are outstanding, making me feel very supportive. Outside of academics,..Read more

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Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed a first degree (at 2:2 level) prior to enrolling on this programme. The programme is ideal if you’re wishing to make a career change into psychology, or if you have overseas qualifications and wish to convert your psychology degree into one approved by the BPS. If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service.

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£9,900 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Katie
20 Dec 23
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Shania
05 Dec 23
MSc Psychology
The best aspects of my university experience is the facilities in the actual university for my studies are outstanding, making me feel very supportive. Outside of academics,...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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