MSc in Psychology [Conversion]
BPP University
About this program
MSc in Psychology [Conversion]
Designed for graduates who want a career or a postgraduate degree in psychology. Also ideal if you have a non-psychology degree or insufficient credits in psychology from your first degree to qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The MSc Psychology [Conversion] delivers an important combination of theoretical and practical knowledge taught by experienced research-active academics. It is specifically aimed at individuals looking for a career in psychology who did not study it as an undergraduate degree. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Admission requirements
The entry requirements to study the MSc Psychology [Conversion] are as follows:
- Lower second-class honours degree (or international Equivalent) in any subject OR a third-class British Psychological society accredited Psychology degree; and
- Mathematics GCSE qualification (or international equivalent) at grade C (reformed GCSE grade 4) or above
- English GCSE qualification at grade C (reformed GCSE grade 4) or above (for domestic students only)
English entry requirements for International students
To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability – for reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the program webpage.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Statistics and Quantitate Data Analysis in Psychology Live tutor interaction
- Social Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis in Psychology
- MSc Dissertation
- Developmental Psychology
- Statistics and Quantitate Data Analysis in Psychology Live tutor interaction
- Social Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Research Methods and Qualitative Analysis in Psychology
- MSc Dissertation
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the program webpage for more information.
Program delivery
10 -15 months (full-time),22 -27 months (part-time)
All of our lecturers are qualified professionals and academics in their own field. Our faculty are research-active academics in psychology, covering a broad spectrum of areas. As a department we ensure that we bring our theoretical and professional experience of psychology into the classroom.
Full-time students will typically receive 12 contact hours per week, and will need to devote at least 30 hours a week to study.
Part-time students will receive six contact hours per week, and will need to spend at least 15 hours a week on their studies
Part-time accelerated students will have six contact hours per week in Term 1 and Term 3, with two contact hours per week in Term 2. On average, students will be expected to spend approximately 30 hours per week in Term 1 and 3, and 15 hours per week in Term 2 on independent study.
Tuition
Course fees for the MSc Psychology [Conversion] are £11,000 for both the full-time and part-time options.
Qualification
Master of Science in Psychology (awarded by BPP University)
- Fully accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- Provides a Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) upon completion.
- Access weekly pre-recorded lectures online for greater flexibility in learning.
- Tailored for graduates who have not studied psychology as part of their first degree or hold insufficient credits in psychology to qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership with the British Psychological Society.
- The online element of this postgraduate course provides complete flexibility. This means you can learn anywhere and at any time that fits with your schedule, including access to webinars and an extensive library of online materials.
- Delivered by qualified professional and academic psychologists covering a broad spectrum of specialist fields and research areas.
- Provides a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
- Develops a critical understanding of theories, research evidence and research methodologies relevant to all core fields of Psychology and their application to real life contexts.
- Prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities through the development of professional, practical, and academic skills.
About this institute
BPP University
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