Applied Psychology (Conversion) MSc

This BPS-accredited course is open to Honours graduates from any discipline wishing to take the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. You gain in-depth knowledge and skills around conceptual and historical issues as well as individual differences, social, cognitive, developmental and biological psychology. We offer a range of assessment approaches, including podcasting and webpage design, to equip you with modern skills for the workplace. You also carry out your own piece of empirical research aligned to your career aspirations and our staff expertise.

Course accreditation\
This Psychology Conversion course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduating from a BPS-accredited conversion with 50% or above makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society. It also enables you to enrol for Stage 1 postgraduate training.

Facilities and specialist equipment\
Access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments that are dedicated to the Psychology department. These include:

* Cognitive neuropsychology lab

* Virtual-reality lab

* Research cubicles containing up-to-the-minute equipment and technology such as a driving simulator; eye-tracking software; a physiological data-acquisition system; EEG; podcasting equipment; and KAT Walk Mini 5 omnidirectional VR treadmills

* Data-analysis software

* Experiment and survey-building software

Career-powered links

Our courses are reviewed and developed in conjunction with a panel of industry professionals from the NHS, mental health support and commercial organisations to ensure they align with the needs of employers, opening a variety of career pathways.

Our teaching and assessments are developed working with industry professionals and build skills in applying psychology to real-world issues.

Student experience\
Our staff’s research and practice expertise directly informs their teaching, creating a focus on the real-life application of psychology including reading development; cognitive function in long COVID; and prevention of gender-based violence.

Benefit from membership of our Student Research Institute, providing opportunities to engage in research; work with staff as an assistant; and attend specialist research conferences.

Experience a wide variety of teaching methods including blended digital and seminars; problem solving; virtual-reality simulations; computer-based activities; and guided learning.

Gain first-hand experience of psychology in action through course contributions from specialist speakers.

Benefit from field trips including visits to the charity Headway UK, who support those with head injuries, or observing real-life court cases from the public gallery at Luton Crown Court.

Take part in our final-week, in-house Escape Room, building on what you have learned about social aspects of leadership, groups and the cognitive aspects of problem solving.

Benefit from our friendly, approachable staff and easy access to academic support.

Once you complete the course, you can progress with us in health psychology, forensic psychology or research degrees. You will have gained the skills and competencies needed for a variety of psychology routes and related careers.