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Study Details: One year, full time
The online MSc Psychology (Conversion) offers you the opportunity to gain your first qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Over the course of the programme, you will explore key concepts, theories, methods and debates within core areas of psychology including critically examining how psychological theories and research methodologies are applied in real world settings. You will also receive training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, so you are able to evaluate, design and conduct research.
The course emphasises transferable skills for global careers and enhances your understanding of ethics issues and reflective practice to boost your employability skills. The course provides a springboard for students who successfully complete the full programme, to progress onto further professional training in psychology (e.g., academic/research; clinical, health, occupational, educational, forensic, counselling psychology).
2:2 or above (with Honours) in any undergraduate degree from a IJK
university or equivalent overseas qualification.
2:2 or above (with Honours) in a psychology degree which isn't accredited
through the British Psychological Society or given you Graduate Basis for
Chartered Membership.
The MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is designed to deliver a range of transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking, communication, problem solving and reasoning) and enhance your employability across a range of careers.
Successful graduates can go on to further training for one of the applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical psychology, counselling psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, occupational psychology, sports and exercise psychology). Graduates can also progress on to doctoral studies (e.g. PhD) .
A full day of annual employability and enhancement events are held in Spring each year to provide more insight into career opportunities.
Biological Foundations and Development Across the Lifespan (30 credits)
Becoming a Researcher in Psychology (15 credits)
Differences, Diversity and Qualitative Research Methods (30 credits)
Mind and Society (30 credits)
Optional Module (15 credits)
Psychology Research Project (60 credits)
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