Program Overview

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Psychological Studies, MSc

Introduction

The MSc Psychological Studies programme is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology, as a first step to pursuing a career in this area.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Stage 1

The MSc Psychological studies programme consists of a range of taught and optional courses and an empirical research project.

Compulsory Courses

• Study Skills for Psychology (PS50SP)
• Core Principles: Individual Differences, Cognitive and Biological (PS5027)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

Optional Courses

Students also study one 15-credit course from a number of options.

• Human Factors in Industrial Practice (PS5025)
• The Psychology of Wellbeing (PS5030)
• The Social Mind (PS5033)
• Organisational Culture and Conflict (PS5038)
• The Psychology of Social Bias (PS5036)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace (PS5051)
• Psychology at Work (PS5059)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Core Principles: Social and Developmental Psychology (PS5527)
• Methods and Analysis in Psychology (PS5529)

Optional Courses

Students also study one 15-credit course from the following options.

• PS5544 Applied Psychology in the NHS (15 credits)
• PS5552 Introduction to Global Mental Health (15 credits)
• PS5554 Developmental Psychology: Childhood Health and Wellbeing
• The Psychology of Wellbeing (PS5530)
• The Psychology of Social Bias (PS5536)
• Safety Critical Skills in Industry (PS5537)
• Positive Psychology at Work (PS5541)
• Forensic Psychology (PS5547)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace (PS5551)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• Research Project (PS5903)

Programme Variants

• Psychological Studies with Organisational Psychology
• Psychological Studies with Mental Health

Programme Fees

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: At least a lower second class Honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: Overall 90 with Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 21
  • PTE Academic: Overall 62 with Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Overall 176 with Listening 162, Reading 162, Speaking 162, Writing 169

Careers

The MSc Psychological Sciences will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to apply scientific methodology to understanding human behaviour in all areas of life, including business, education, and health and social care.

Accreditation

The MSc Psychological Studies and programme variants are accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS).

Facilities

• Sir Duncan Rice Library
• Psychophysiology Centre
• Eye Tracking Facilities

Contact

• Address: Student Recruitment & Admissions, University of Aberdeen, University Office, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
• Phone: +44 (0) 1224 272000
• Email: study@abdn.ac.uk