Psychology (Online) - MSc
Birmingham City University
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Our fully online, BPS-accredited MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for those without a psychology background, enabling you to earn a recognised Master’s qualification and progress towards chartered psychologist status. The course covers core psychological theories, research and practical skills in a more flexible and inclusive manner that enables you to study around different commitments. In Lifespan Development, we answer questions such as how do babies recognise faces, and how do ...Read more

Our fully online, BPS-accredited MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for those without a psychology background, enabling you to earn a recognised Master’s qualification and progress towards chartered psychologist status. The course covers core psychological theories, research and practical skills in a more flexible and inclusive manner that enables you to study around different commitments. In Lifespan Development, we answer questions such as how do babies recognise faces, and how do we acquire language? The Psychopathology and Individual Differences module includes looking at different psychological disorders and the associated causes and treatments. We cover quantitative and qualitative research methods, where you will gain knowledge and experience in analysing and reporting different data types. For your final dissertation you will be supervised in conducting a piece of psychological research in an area that interests you – this can be an excellent talking point in job interviews. We provide a variety of assignment types to help you develop and enhance a range of transferable skills. Alumni have already advanced to doctoral study and secured roles in clinical, educational, academic, and various other professional settings.

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78/279
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103rd
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Sara
04 Mar 26

It's easy to locate and you get a good sense of familiarity fairly quickly one you've had a look around. Over my last 3 years I've made good use of the study places and I think..Read more

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shenae
28 Jan 26

There are many different study spaces so we can do our work in a good environment, affordable food, easy to find rooms, clean bathrooms, lovely lecturers/seminar..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, or equivalent. We also welcome applications from individuals who may not satisfy the normal entry requirements. Please get in touch if you wish to discuss your suitability for the course.All exemptions must be approved by the Admissions Tutor prior to starting the course.The British Psychological Society (BPS) requires all graduates to obtain a minimum of 50% overall in order to meet the criteria for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).You will not be able to progress on to the MSc level and work towards eligibility for Society membership if you do not hold an undergraduate degree, regardless of whether you have postgraduate qualifications. This is a requirement set by the British Psychological Society.

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£10,350 per year

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£10,350 per year

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£10,350 per year

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Sara
04 Mar 26
Psychology and Counselling
It's easy to locate and you get a good sense of familiarity fairly quickly one you've had a look around. Over my last 3 years I've made good use of the study places and I think...
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shenae
28 Jan 26
Psychology and Counselling
There are many different study spaces so we can do our work in a good environment, affordable food, easy to find rooms, clean bathrooms, lovely lecturers/seminar...
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham West Midlands B5 5JU United Kingdom
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