Psychology MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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OverviewStudy the human mind and behaviour in this professionally accredited master’s programme – your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.This programme is designed for graduates with an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology – or a non-accredited psychology Honours degree who wish to specialise in psychology.AssessmentExam: 0%Practical: 0%Coursework: 100%Career ProspectsJobsGraduates from Psychology Conversion courses have continued postgraduate training in ...Read more

Overview

Study the human mind and behaviour in this professionally accredited master’s programme – your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

This programme is designed for graduates with an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology – or a non-accredited psychology Honours degree who wish to specialise in psychology.

Assessment

  • Exam: 0%
  • Practical: 0%
  • Coursework: 100%

Career Prospects

Jobs

Graduates from Psychology Conversion courses have continued postgraduate training in educational, clinical, and occupational psychology, pursued successful careers in education, business, health, and the media, and progressed into PhD research.

Possible roles include market research, personnel management, teaching, roles in the civil or health service, careers guidance and project management.

Further Study

You may continue postgraduate training in:

  • educational psychology
  • clinical psychology
  • occupational psychology

Alternatively, you may wish to consider PhD / DClinPsy(ch) research. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Modules

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Entry requirements

You will require an Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject area, or a non-accredited psychology Honours degree.

Tuition fees

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£7,500 per year

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£11,750 per year

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Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,500 per year

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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