The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course. You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but youll need an honours degree.
This programme is also available to study part-time.
**Key features:**
* Ensure you have the necessary qualifications for many types ...
The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course. You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but youll need an honours degree.<br/><br/>This programme is also available to study part-time.<br/><br/>**Key features:**<br/>* Ensure you have the necessary qualifications for many types of further training in psychology, as well as for licensing as a professional psychologist.<br/><br/><br/>* Participate in this one-year intensive programme. You’ll become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which normally requires a three year honours degree in psychology. <br/><br/><br/>* Obtain a background in the major theoretical approaches in all of the principal areas of psychology - biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and individual differences.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain an understanding of a wide variety of research paradigms, including research methods and measurement techniques.<br/><br/><br/>* Explore the newly refurbished laboratory and teaching space including electrophysiology (ERP), Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), virtual reality and eye‑tracking laboratories.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Unknown
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