Program Overview

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Psychology (Online) MSc

Overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of the scope of psychology and learn how to apply theory to practice.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Applied Qualitative Research Methods
• Biological and Social Psychology
• Development, Cognitive Processes and Disorders
• Introduction to Psychology: Classics to Contemporary
• Psychology Project
• Psychopathologies and Individual Differences
• Quantitative Research in Psychology

How You Learn

You engage in the course remotely through our TUOnline virtual learning platform at a pace that suits you. Lecture recordings are broken down into conceptual components and are tied to your weekly assignments and reading. You also have access to weekly virtual sessions with your module tutors and regular sessions with your personal tutor to support your learning.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed by a range of methods including multiple choice exams, essays, critical reviews, research proposals and reports.

Entry Requirements

You should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours undergraduate degree or the equivalent in any discipline and a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent).

Employability

Career Opportunities

The skills and knowledge you develop on this course are particularly suited to further postgraduate training to become a chartered psychologist in any area of psychology.

Learning Platform

Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is the Platform You Use to Access Your Online Course

Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the BPS, meaning all modules with this accreditation have met rigorous criteria and are recognised by employers as quality qualifications.

Full-time

Fee for All Applicants

£9,000

£1,000 for each 20 credits. Not eligible for any fee discounts

Length

January start (16 months), May start (16 months) or September start (12 months)

Attendance

100% online

Start Date

January, May or September

Part-time

Fee for All Applicants

£930 for each 20 credits

£8,370 in total. Not eligible for any fee discounts

Length

2 years

Attendance

100% online

Start Date

January, May or September