Psychological Studies MSc
University of Aberdeen
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MSc - Master of Science

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The Psychological Studies MSc programme is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology, as a first step to pursuing a career in this area.Psychologists study the full range of influences that affect behaviour, from the biological to the social. They also study how we perceive our environment; how we think, learn and remember; how we communicate and interact with others; how we differ from one another in personality and abilities; and how all these change ...Read more

The Psychological Studies MSc programme is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology, as a first step to pursuing a career in this area.

Psychologists study the full range of influences that affect behaviour, from the biological to the social. They also study how we perceive our environment; how we think, learn and remember; how we communicate and interact with others; how we differ from one another in personality and abilities; and how all these change and develop throughout our lifetimes.

The MSc Psychological Studies will introduce you to the study of psychology and provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in psychology or in other areas where a scientific understanding of human behaviour is important.

Completion of this conversion programme could act as the first step to a professional career in psychology and will open up various options to you. Completion of a further 1 year masters programme in a specialist area such as health psychology or occupational psychology will enable you to pursue these specialist career paths. Alternatively, you may wish to use the conversion qualification as means to gain a BPS accredited qualification or as the basis for a career in the many areas where a knowledge of human behaviour is beneficial. You may be interested in pursuing a research career in psychology and may choose to go on to complete an MRes in Psychology as the first step to a PhD.

The MSc Psychological Sciences will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to apply scientific methodology to understanding human behaviour in all areas of life, including business, education, and health and social care. You will also gain important transferable skills, such as the ability to analyse data, think analytically, and communicate effectively, that are valued across the entire job market.

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16 Oct 24

The university campus does offer a vast range of spaces and environments to study such as the library, but opening a place that has a chilled out vibe such as reopening the campus..Read more

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Dea
29 Jan 24

The best experience at University of Aberdeen is as a muslim, I feel seen and accepted. I believe many minorities group in the uni feels the same. In my perspective, I got so much..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have at least a lower second class Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Some prior study of Psychology at University Undergraduate Level would be preferred, but is not essential.

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£11,100 per year

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£27,000 per year

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£27,000 per year

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The university campus does offer a vast range of spaces and environments to study such as the library, but opening a place that has a chilled out vibe such as reopening the campus...
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Dea
29 Jan 24
Psychological Studies MSc
The best experience at University of Aberdeen is as a muslim, I feel seen and accepted. I believe many minorities group in the uni feels the same. In my perspective, I got so much...
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University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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