Psychology MSc
University of Staffordshire
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MSc - Master of Science

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This conversion course is for students who wish to pursue a career in psychology but who have an undergraduate degree in another subject, or have a Psychology degree that isn’t accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Our Psychology MSc conversion course covers all core areas of psychology as defined by the BPS, and successful completion of the course will make you eligible to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS. You’ll also be able to choose a ...Read more

This conversion course is for students who wish to pursue a career in psychology but who have an undergraduate degree in another subject, or have a Psychology degree that isn’t accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Our Psychology MSc conversion course covers all core areas of psychology as defined by the BPS, and successful completion of the course will make you eligible to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS. You’ll also be able to choose a specialist option module. You can complete the course in one academic year, between September and July, enabling you to apply for work or further study in the September following enrolment. You’ll receive high levels of support from our staff, including our award-winning technicians, and will benefit from the lab facilities at our multi-million pound Science Centre, including: The Psychological Human Sciences Suite (including EEG, galvanic skin response, hormone assessment and pain stimulation) Cognitive Laboratories and Observation Suites (with eye-tracking and specialist software, video and audio recording facilities) Our staff research activity underpins the course delivery, with many modules reflecting their interests and expertise. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Psychology

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74/279
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59th
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Nikki
28 Feb 25

The support and communication at the university is fab and the facilities such as car parking (with cheap permits!) and the train station being opposite make it easily..Read more

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24 Feb 25

Best - Lots of opportunities, lovely campus, lots of external lecturers (experts in their fields) coming in to do to lectures, service user involvement, well stocked libraries,..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Youll normally need: A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology not accredited by the BPS or A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a discipline other than Psychology.

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£10,925 per year

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£17,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Nikki
28 Feb 25
The support and communication at the university is fab and the facilities such as car parking (with cheap permits!) and the train station being opposite make it easily...
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24 Feb 25
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Best - Lots of opportunities, lovely campus, lots of external lecturers (experts in their fields) coming in to do to lectures, service user involvement, well stocked libraries,...
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University of Staffordshire
College Road, University Quarter Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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