Psychology (Conversion)
University of Sussex
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MSc - Master of Science

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Psychology is a competitive field. To help you realise your career aspirations, we’ve designed this MSc with a strong focus on employability (and no need for any prior formal psychology education).You’ll get career advice at every stage of your course. In your first term, you’ll work with the course convener to develop your personal development plan. This will help you achieve your future career goals. You may also have the opportunity to gain research experience in one of our many research ...Read more

Psychology is a competitive field. To help you realise your career aspirations, we’ve designed this MSc with a strong focus on employability (and no need for any prior formal psychology education).

You’ll get career advice at every stage of your course. In your first term, you’ll work with the course convener to develop your personal development plan. This will help you achieve your future career goals. You may also have the opportunity to gain research experience in one of our many research laboratories within the

  • School of Psychology
  • . We’ll help you in your search and applications for graduate work/training opportunities during your studies and after the course finishes.

    On this course, you’ll learn from passionate specialists in their fields. Their expertise supports you when you explore the core aspects of psychology:

    developmental

    social

    cognitive

    biological

    clinical and individual difference

    research methods and statistics.

    You’ll also learn about ethical considerations in psychology.

    Key stats

    WUSCA ranking:
    WUSCA student ranking
    These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
    72/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    37th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    47th
    What students say
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    Florence
    16 Jan 25

    The best thing about Sussex is it encourages you to be who you are. I also love the location, so close to Brighton, such a vibrant city. I would say to be improved, some of the..Read more

    J
    Jasmine
    16 Jan 25

    It is such a nice community and has great facilities nearby, it has a very homely..Read more

    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. You may also be considered for the course if you have other qualifications of equivalent standing. We also consider applicants who can show successful completion of at least three years' basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £12,550 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 Domestic

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

    £26,250 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.

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    Florence
    16 Jan 25
    Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
    The best thing about Sussex is it encourages you to be who you are. I also love the location, so close to Brighton, such a vibrant city. I would say to be improved, some of the...
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    Jasmine
    16 Jan 25
    Psychology (with a professional placement year) BSc (Hons)
    It is such a nice community and has great facilities nearby, it has a very homely...
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    Uni info

    University of Sussex
    Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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