Program Overview

Psychology MSci

Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes. You'll learn about the structure of the brain as well as the perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions of people.

Course Details

Qualification

MSci Hons

Entry Requirements

A*AA-AAA

Start Date

September 2025

UCAS Code

C803

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535

Course Structure

Year 1

• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology 1
• Developmental Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis
• Practical Methods: Labs and Workshops
• Social Psychology
• Optional: Addiction and the Brain, Psychological Approaches to Therapy

Year 2

• Advanced Developmental Psychology
• Advanced Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology 2
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Neuroscience and Behaviour
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Practical Methods for Psychologists 1
• Practical Methods for Psychologists 2
• Research Methods and Analysis 1
• Research Methods and Analysis 2

Year 3

• Psychology Research Project
• Optional: Altruism, Cooperation and Helping, Applying Social Psychology to Societal Issues, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Development and Autism, Current Issues in Psychology: Debates and Applications, Developmental Dyslexia: Psychological and Educational Perspectives, Educational Psychology, Forensic and Mental Health, Neuropsychology and Applied Neuroimaging, Neuropsychology of Action: The Body in the Brain, Social Neuroscience Research, The Visual Brain: Evolution, Development, Learning and Adaptation, Understanding Developmental Disorders

Year 4

• Dissertation
• Optional: Advanced Methods in Psychology, Childhood Clinical and Behavioural Disorders, Cognitive Rehabilitation and Evaluation, Current Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience, Data Analysis for Neuroimaging, Dementia, Foundations in Qualitative Methods, Introduction to MATLAB Programming, Models and Approaches in Mental Health Research, Philosophy of Research - Social Science, Psychological Assessment at Work, Research Design, Practice and Ethics, Research Internship, Topics in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Research Areas

• Autism
• Anxiety and mental health
• Neurodiversity
• Spatial cognition
• Addictions
• Dyslexia
• Brain imaging
• Food and eating
• Post-traumatic growth

Study Abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Language Study

You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.

Careers

A degree in psychology gives you skills for a career in psychology as well as transferable skills that can be used in business, education, marketing and legal sectors.

Job Prospects

86.40% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £27,834.