| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
MSc Psychology (Conversion course)
Course Overview
The MSc Psychology (Conversion course) is designed for graduates who have studied other subjects and want to pursue a career in psychology. The course covers key areas of social, biological, cognitive, developmental psychology, and individual differences. Students will develop strong research and data analytic skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods, preparing them for carrying out their own independent psychology research project.
Accreditation
This course is currently being reviewed for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Course Features
- A postgraduate degree accreditation by the British Psychological Society, providing the first step to becoming a psychologist
- High-quality teaching, delivered by experts in their field of psychology
- A vibrant research environment with opportunities to get involved with psychological research
- Study in a friendly and inclusive learning community
Course Details
Learning and Teaching
Teaching is primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
Assessment
We use a range of methods for assessing learning, including essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, research proposals, blog posts, articles, written exams, or practical exams.
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to students on their academic progress and achievement.
Modules
Year 1
- Empirical Research Project (45 Credits)
- Applied skills for research and practice (30 Credits)
- Qualitative methods in psychology (15 Credits)
- Quantitative Methods in Psychology (15 Credits)
- Social Psychology (15 Credits)
- Personality and Individual Differences (15 Credits)
- Developmental Psychology (15 Credits)
- Cognition and Behaviour (15 Credits)
- Brain and Behaviour (15 Credits)
Entry Requirements
- A first or second-class honours degree
- Normally a first or second-class Honours degree
- If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing
Tuition Fees
| UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland | International |
|---|---|
| Full-time: £9,775 | Full-time: £17,450 |
| Part-time: £4,888 | Part-time: £8,725 |
| Total: £9,775 | Total: £17,450 |
Additional Tuition Fee Information
If you are a UK student starting your degree in January / September 2025, the first year will cost you £9,775.
Additional Costs
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check: £49.50
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course.
Career Prospects
Those wishing to pursue professional careers in psychology need to undertake further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist. Graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status, which is an entry requirement for many accredited postgraduate training courses in psychology.
Programme Leader
Dr David Giles is a Reader in Media Psychology. After working for several years as a freelance music journalist for publications such as NME and the Independent, he studied Psychology at the University of Manchester and did a PhD with the University of Bristol looking at children's spelling.
