Psychology (Conversion) MSc

Psychology gives us valuable insight into many areas of life — from human behaviour in the classroom or courtroom to animal cognition and natural selection. This BPS accredited Masters is designed for students who have undertaken a degree in another subject and are interested in getting a qualification in psychology. <br/><br/><br/>- No prior psychology undergraduate degree needed<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experts in the field who take a rigorous, biological approach to psychology, studying it as a natural and experimental science <br/><br/><br/>- Receive hands-on training across a wide range of research methods (including qualitative methods) and the opportunity to apply these methods through empirical studies in either laboratory or naturalistic settings<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the Electroencephalography (EEG) Lab and the Behavioural Lab, where computer-based experiments can be run using various psychological software tools<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent employment prospects with students progressing onto research PhDs, further studies for pathways into clinical training, forensic psychology, organisational psychology and careers in social work, coaching or education<br/><br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/><br/>This multifaceted programme will help you take your first step towards a career as a psychologist. In the first semester, you will cover a range of key areas including cognitive psychology, social psychology, and research methods, as well as mental health.<br/><br/>In the second semester, you will cover psychology in more depth, focussing on further research methods (including quantitative methods), developmental psychology, individual differences, and biological psychology. <br/><br/>Through these taught modules you will build up a strong knowledge base to build a research project, which you will undertake in your final semester.