Psychology Msci (Hon)

The 4-year MSci in Psychology is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to our well-established BSc Psychology degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, giving you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour, providing the ideal springboard towards a range of specialist careers.<br/><br/>Over the first three years, you will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learning about the effects of brain injury, and exploring ways to improve health-related behaviour. <br/><br/>In the final year, you will have access to a range of master’s-level modules, allowing you to tailor your studies towards your personal interests and career aspirations. These options cover a diverse range of topics including clinical psychology, mental health, and research methods.<br/><br/>You will also have access to an exclusive research practice module working alonside research experts at the School of Psychology, which can include primary data collection, meta-analyses, secondary data analysis on large datasets and research dissemination.<br/><br/>Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills. Throughout the programme, you will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.<br/><br/>It is also possible for you to study some of the modules each year through the medium of Welsh, should you choose to, which will provide you with the ability to use your skills in a wider variety of employment contexts.<br/><br/>Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).<br/><br/>The course is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.