Psychology (Distance Learning) MSc

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology is described as the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour. Simply put, by exploring psychology, we aim to understand why we think, feel, and act in certain ways.

It’s a complex field that touches almost every aspect of human life – and like any rich, nuanced subject, it needs to be approached from different perspectives. This is where you come in.

For example, companies and government bodies are showing a growing interest in predicting and influencing the behaviour of collaborators, competitors, and the public. It’s essential that people in such positions of power have experts who can train and advise them on ethical means of doing so.

Alternatively, your interests may lie in being able to help people with their wellbeing. The exacerbation of

mental health challenges

brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic means that more and more individuals require support from qualified professionals.

Wherever you see yourself driving change in the future, your journey begins here, with your MSc Psychology degree.

Career prospects and opportunities

Earning your MSc in Psychology is your start to a brand-new career path. Psychologists are employed across a multitude of areas – including healthcare, policy making, education, criminal justice, animal welfare, sports and coaching, design, marketing, and many more.

To help establish yourself in the field that matters to you, this conversion course will empower you to develop a range of versatile skills. From knowledge of statistical software to data analysis, teamwork, critical thinking, and presentation skills, you’ll be well-equipped to succeed.

These capabilities, coupled with the support you can receive from our excellent

Careers and Employability Service

, will help position you as a valuable hire to employers across the world.

As this course has BPS accreditation, graduates of the programme will be able to explore a number of exciting roles, such as:

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• Health psychologist
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• Clinical psychologist
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• Educational psychologist
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• Academia and research psychologist
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• Occupational psychologist
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• Counselling psychologist
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• Neuropsychologist
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• Sport and exercise psychologist