Has your undergraduate degree inspired you to learn more about the way people work?
Our MSc Psychology is an advanced fast-track conversion course for students with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than psychology, or for those whose undergraduate Psychology degree was not accredited by the British Psychological Society. Students may also take the course as an end in itself if they wish to obtain a Psychology Degree in one year.
This course combines the award of a Masters with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Britis...
Has your undergraduate degree inspired you to learn more about the way people work?<br/><br/>Our MSc Psychology is an advanced fast-track conversion course for students with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than psychology, or for those whose undergraduate Psychology degree was not accredited by the British Psychological Society. Students may also take the course as an end in itself if they wish to obtain a Psychology Degree in one year.<br/><br/>This course combines the award of a Masters with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society. The GBC is the minimum academic qualification required to work as a professional psychologist, so passing our course demonstrates that you have studied and acquired an advanced understanding in Masters-level study in psychology. With this qualification you will also be eligible to apply for professional training in any branch of professional psychology.<br/><br/>Our staff have a wide range of research interests, so you gain a critical and detailed understanding of the core areas of psychology, plus some specialisation, and learn research methods to an extent which will enable you to devise, carry out and analyse an empirical research project. The course gives students a critical and detailed understanding of the core areas of psychology (development, cognitive, social, biological, personality) plus training in research methods and statistics.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £10,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |