Course Summary
This masters programme offers you the opportunity to gain your first qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society. Youll develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the key concepts, theories, methods and debates in psychology.
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Entry Requirements
The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is only open to students who don't already hold an undergraduate degree which gives eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS).
You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to be accepted. Your first degree need not be in psychology, but you must have the skills expected of a social sciences graduate.
This qualification has a required study order. All students will begin with the postgraduate module, Critically exploring psychology 1 (D810). This module will help equip you with the requisite skills needed to undertake postgraduate-level study, but it does not offer remedial training for those who have an unsuitable bachelors degree or inadequate experience. You will have the opportunity to study with a cohort of peers throughout, while the modules and assessments build on one another systematically.
You must be able to:
write accurately, clearly and concisely
read large quantities of text quickly, accurately and critically
classify evidence precisely and assess its value and reliability
argue logically and consistently
select and interpret evidence to support a logical argument.
Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Careers as a professional psychologist in the applied areas of psychology will require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree for which this course provides ideal preparation.
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulated titles include:
clinical psychologist
counselling psychologist
educational psychologist
forensic psychologist
health psychologist
occupational psychologist
sports and exercise psychologist.
As well as the specific knowledge gained from studying this masters degree, you'll develop many transferable and work-related skills that are highly valued by employers.
These include:
communication
numeracy
effective team-working
independent and critical thinking
IT and data handling
analysing and evaluating diverse sources of information, including qualitative and quantitative data
problem-solving and reasoning
application of learning to real world problems and situations
independent learning.
Accreditation/Professional recognition
This masters degree is designed to deliver the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Duration
How long it takes
Most students study the MSc in Psychology (Conversion) part-time, completing one module a year over two years. Typically, this means 25 study hours each week.
You must complete the MSc in Psychology (Conversion) within 10 years.