Program Overview

MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Introduction

Enhance your knowledge and skills on our British Psychology Society accredited Masters in Cambridge. Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) is perfect if you have an undergraduate degree, and want to get Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society – or simply learn more about psychology.

Course Options

• 1 year
• 16 months full-time
• 24 months part-time
• 29 months part-time

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 1 year
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Cambridge
• FEES:
  • £9,800 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

Modules are subject to change and availability.

• Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits)
• Social Psychology, Development and Difference (30 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Psychology (15 credits)
• Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits)
• Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)
• Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (Level 7) (15 credits)
• Psychology Dissertation (60 credits)

Entry Requirements

• A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

• £9,800 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Facilities

• Outstanding student support
• Specialist facilities, including our cutting-edge Science Centre

Accreditation

• The British Psychological Society

Careers

• A postgraduate degree in psychology is highly valued by most employers, and our MSc has the added benefit of being accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• As a graduate, you'll be able to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Sectors that you could progress into include:
  • health and social care
  • marketing and PR
  • management and human resources
  • education
  • public sector work.
• With further study you can also continue into clinical psychology settings.
• You could even continue your study with us through an MPhil/PhD Psychology.