Applied Psychology (Conversion) MSc

This BPS-accredited conversion course is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject who now wants to take the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. This unique course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to go on to develop a successful career in the field of psychology.<br/><br/>You study the essential core topics of individual difference, developmental, social, cognitive and biological psychology. You need to have studied these areas to gain BPS Graduate Membership, the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist specialising in a chosen area such as health, forensic, counselling, education or clinical. Your studies will also involve the development of essential research skills, which ends with a piece of independent original research conducted under supervision.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Study how psychology can be applied in daily life, in the specific areas of health, wellbeing and criminal behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Explore intellectual functions, the biological basis of behaviour and the effects of impairments on the mind<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a deep understanding of the role learning and memory play in our everyday lives<br/><br/><br/>- Focus in more detail on the specialist areas of health and forensic psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Gain the skills and expertise necessary to use the qualitative and quantitative methodologies commonly used by professional psychologists<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from access to a wide range of departmental facilities, including expert advice and specialist software such as SPSS, ATLAS, EEG and driver simulators<br/>