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Psychology (Conversion Degree) at University of Greenwich - UCAS

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Course summary

Our conversion degree is an excellent fast-track route for those with appropriate qualifications but without an undergraduate degree in psychology. Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). It is the first step in becoming a chartered psychologist, which is a requirement for professional careers in psychology such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and forensic psychology. All professional career paths to become a psychologist require additional Masters or Doctoral Level study and supervised workplace practice after the MSc Psychology Conversion degree. This programme is for you if you have a BSc degree in another subject but want to become a psychologist. It provides you with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS in just one year. It is also suitable if you have a degree in Psychology from another country but want to take steps to become a psychologist in the UK. What you should know about this course

  • Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus
  • We have well-equipped facilities and laboratories to support our activities and we employ creative teaching methods and assessment techniques.
  • You must achieve an overall pass mark of 50% and pass the research project
  • This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a non-psychology specialism OR An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 in Psychology not accredited by the British Psychological Society.


English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below. https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £11800 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £11800 Whole course
England £11800 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11800 Whole course
Scotland £11800 Whole course
Wales £11800 Whole course
EU £18700 Whole course
International £18700 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

These fees are currently set for 2026/27 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

Psychology (Conversion Degree) at University of Greenwich - UCAS