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Study Details: Full Time, 1 Years
Part Time, 2 Years
The Masters in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire is typically for individuals who have degrees in other (non-psychology) subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) British Psychological Society. On successfully completing the course, you will:
Have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of psychological theories and literature to be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society;
Have developed a more detailed knowledge of the literature, theories, and issues relevant to your career ambitions;
Be able to design, carry out, and evaluate psychological research using a variety of methodologies, including the ability to conduct an advanced research project;
Be able to conduct ethically sensitive research.
Students enrolled on the MSc programme will study core modules covering the broader psychological principles of developmental, social, cognitive and biological psychology. This will be contextualised by historical issues in psychology along with research methods and statistical analysis.
Have a good honours degree (2.1 or above) from a UK institution, or an equivalent overseas qualification. In exceptional circumstances, students with a lower second class (2.2) degree may be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate academic competencies.
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The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.
This course provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, which is the first necessary step towards becoming a professional psychologist. Having obtained GBC, students can then pursue a career in specialist area such as Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, Counselling, Sport and Exercise, or Educational and Child Psychology with a view to becoming a Chartered Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, or Counselling Psychologist.
Core modules:
Research Planning
Using Data to Address Research Questions
Methods of Collecting Data in Psychology
Advanced Psychology Project
The Biological Basis of Psychology
Development, Social and Cognitive Psychology
Individual Differences and Conceptual/Historical Issues in Psychology
Optional modules:
Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Occupational Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
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