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Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Clinical Psychology | Counseling Psychology | Psychology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
MSc Psychology (Conversion)
Overview
This MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme is designed for non-Psychology graduates who wish to undertake further training as a Psychologist. The course is aimed at those who do not wish to undertake a second undergraduate degree.
Key Details
- Start Date: September 2025
- Study Mode: Full-time (1 year), Part-time (2 years)
- Location: Main Campus (Horsforth)
- School: Psychology
Course Description
This programme is designed to provide non-Psychology graduates with the necessary training to become a Psychologist. The course is a conversion programme, meaning it is not an MSc Psychology programme. Successful graduation will see students gain eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), enabling further training and a career as a Psychologist.
Why Study with Us
- BPS-Accredited Course: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring that students are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership when they graduate.
- Fast-Track Your Career: This Conversion course is designed for non-Psychology graduates, allowing them to undertake half of the undergraduate course in a third of the time, while having bespoke postgraduate content tailored to them.
- Flexible Learning: Students will never have more than one deadline in any week, and there are no exams on this programme.
- Opportunity to Study Clinical Psychology: The course includes a specific module that considers the evidence base relevant to mental health conditions over the lifespan, something rarely found in a Psychology conversion course.
Course Modules
Year 1
- Cognitive Psychology: This module critically examines how cognitive psychology draws upon different theoretical perspectives and methods of inquiry.
- Research in Mental Health: This module introduces psychopathology, the scientific study of mental illness or disorders.
- Developmental Psychology: This module explores the defining characteristics, methods, and scope of major topic areas in developmental psychology.
- Biological Psychology: This module takes a behavioural and endocrinological (hormonal) approach, investigating the ways in which hormones can influence specific behaviours.
- Personality and Individual Differences: This module focuses on individual difference research, exploring the differences between individuals, groups, and populations.
- Psychological Research Methods: This module introduces students to the foundations of research methods in psychology.
- Social Psychology: This module introduces students to the history of social psychology, core theories, and research.
- MSc Thesis: This module provides an opportunity for students to complete an original investigation within their chosen field of psychology.
Course Structure
September - Full-time
| Year | Term | Module | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Term 1 | Cognitive Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week |
| Personality and Individual Differences | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Social Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Psychological Research Methods | 30 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Term 2 | Research in Clinical Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | |
| Developmental Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Biological Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| MSc Thesis | 60 | 0.5 day a month for three months | ||
| Term 3 | MSc Thesis | One-to-one meetings with personal tutor arranged at student's convenience |
September - Part-time
| Year | Term | Module | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Term 1 | Cognitive Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week |
| Psychological Research Methods | 30 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Term 2 | Research in Clinical Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | |
| Developmental Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Biological Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| 2 | Term 1 | Personality and Individual Differences | 15 | 0.5 day a week |
| Social Psychology | 15 | 0.5 day a week | ||
| Term 2 | MSc Thesis | 60 | 0.5 day a month for three months | |
| Term 3 | MSc Thesis | One-to-one meetings with personal tutor arranged at student's convenience |
Learning and Teaching
- Assessment Methods: The programme employs a full range of written forms, presentations, and practical activities to reflect the academic and employability skills being developed during studies.
- Employability-Relevant Assessment: Forms of assessment include posters, information leaflets, and evidence-based briefs to assess the outcomes from both individual and group-based learning.
- No Exams: There are no exams on this programme.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 2.2 Degree: A minimum 2.2 degree in a subject area other than Psychology.
- GCSE Maths and English: GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4/C or above, or an alternative level 2 qualification.
Fees and Finance
- UK Home Students: For information on tuition fees, visit the Student Fees and Finance pages.
- International Students: Visit the web page for international students.
- Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount: Some Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%.
How to Apply
- Application Form: Complete the application form in full and supply all required supporting documentation.
- Admissions Team: Contact the admissions team on (Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, or Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm) or
- Application Deadline: There is no official closing date for applications, but the course will be closed when it is full.
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