MSc PG Dip Psychology

Entry on to the MSc Psychology does not require any previous study of Psychology.

MSc Psychology

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) or other recognised equivalent qualification.
• Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 or equivalent will also be considered, but will be required to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge and the ability to study at the required academic level.
• Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences and knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters level in their Personal Statement

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) or other recognised equivalent qualification.
• Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences and knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters-level in their Personal Statement.
• Applicants must have a minimum 60 credits of Psychology from prior study at degree level. As part of the application process applicants will be asked to indicate precisely how their previous study meets this criteria.

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You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

With the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS secured, you will be eligible upon graduation to undertake further training as a professional psychologist (in areas such as clinical, forensic, educational, occupational, counselling, or sport psychology).

Previous graduates have gone on to pursue careers as a:

• the NHS
• private healthcare providers
• IT and software
• media and publishing
• digital marketing
• charities and the third sector
• police forces
• His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
• local authorities and local government
• real estate
• primary and secondary education
• higher education, including teaching or research

Core modules

• Cognitive and Biological Psychology
• Social and Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences and Conceptual Issues
• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Psychology Research Project
• Applied Research in Psychology (MSc only)
• Contemporary Psychology (MSc only)

Optional choices

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Language and Literacy in Infants and Children
• Social Development in Children and Adolescents
• Psychology of Sex Offending
• Addictive Behaviours
• Psychopathology and Offending Behaviour
• Psychology of Trauma
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Fashion Psychology