Psychology (Conversion) MSc
City, University of London
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Our cutting-edge MSc program offers a unique learning experience, providing you with the foundational knowledge found in an undergraduate psychology degree through a flexible and innovative blend of delivery methods. This course is designed for graduates who have obtained a degree in another field and are looking to get a qualification in Psychology. Over the 12-month program, you will cover key areas including biological psychology, social psychology, research methods, statistics, and ...Read more

Our cutting-edge MSc program offers a unique learning experience, providing you with the foundational knowledge found in an undergraduate psychology degree through a flexible and innovative blend of delivery methods. This course is designed for graduates who have obtained a degree in another field and are looking to get a qualification in Psychology.

Over the 12-month program, you will cover key areas including biological psychology, social psychology, research methods, statistics, and developmental psychology. With a digitally enhanced learning approach, there's flexibility in the course structure, allowing students to tailor their learning schedule to better suit their needs.

Upon completing the programme, you will be prepared to take your first steps towards a career in psychology.

This MSc Psychology Conversion programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Who is this course for?
This programme is designed to provide graduates with non-accredited undergraduate degrees an opportunity to earn an MSc qualification in Psychology, allowing you to advance in this field.

You will benefit from diverse teaching methods, all informed by current research, aimed at cultivating a critical understanding of both the scientific and applied aspects of psychology.

Career:
After completing an MSc Psychology conversion course, graduates have a range of career options.

They can pursue roles in clinical, educational, or forensic psychology.

Some choose health psychology to address individual and community health challenges, while others apply psychological principles in business contexts, such as human resources or market research.

Occupational psychology focuses on improving workplace dynamics, and sports psychology aims to optimise athletes' mental performance.

Additionally, the academic realm offers opportunities in research or teaching.

It's important to note that some specialisations may require further training and experience.

Duration:

Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 year
Through a range of in person and online teaching you will have flexibility in carrying out your studies. Each module is supported by a weekly seminar. Typically each week during term time you will be required to complete 6.5 hours of in person learning and each module usually involves 15 hours of essential online guided study.

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Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entry in to the MSc Psychology Conversion you must hold: a degree-level qualification (level 6, or level 10 in Scotland, or higher); bachelor's degree usually with an Upper Second Class (2:1) in any discipline; we will accept 2:2 if transcript shows good performances.

This may include a degree in a subject other than psychology, or a degree in psychology that has not been accredited by the British Psychological Society.

An equivalent qualification from an overseas university will also be considered.

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£13,500 per year

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£20,800 per year

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£20,800 per year

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City, University of London
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