Course summary
What makes us who we are? How do children learn? And how can we support people with mental health issues? Explore these topics and more on a course that sets you up for a career as a professional psychologist. If you have little prior knowledge of psychology, our MSc Psychology is the ideal conversion course. You’ll study alongside people looking to make a career change, those interested in the psychology of their industry and psychology students looking for an accredited degree by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll study core content set by the BPS and put your knowledge into practice in a piece of hands-on, independent research. You’ll learn more about your career possibilities and have opportunities to develop your experiences and skills (e.g. supporting staff working in active research). All on-site learning takes place across 1 or 2 fixed days per week depending on full or part-time studies. Completing our BPS accredited MSc establishes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS giving you a strong foundation and gives you access for your next steps.
Modules
- Cognitive and Social Aspects of Development (20 credits)
- Conceptual issues and Social Psychology (20 credits)
- Brain and Cognition (20 credits)
- Data Analysis and Statistics for Psychology (20 credits)
- Intelligence, Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits)
- Psychological Health and Disorders (20 credits)
- Qualitative Methods and Research Skills (10 credits)
Assessment method
A range of formative and summative assessment menthods are used including
- unseen written exams
- coursework essays
- individual and group presentations
- critical reviews
- statistical analysis
- qualitative reports
- reflective writing
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
International applicants
For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
You must normally have the following qualifications and evidence of being engaged in recent study: an upper second-class or first-class honours degree awarded by a recognised institution of higher education in the UK or overseas. Students will also be considered with: a lower second class honours degree AND 60 CATS (Credit Accumulative Transfer Scheme) credits in Psychology. You must have achieved an average of 60% in these credits. Credits can be gained from a recognised institution of higher education. Applicants who, as a result of qualifications or experience or both, can demonstrate knowledge and capabilities equivalent to those possessed by holders of the qualifications listed above, may in exceptional circumstances be admitted with dispensation from the requirement to possess those qualifications and may apply for consideration of their portfolio by the admissions committee.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9150 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9150 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9150 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9150 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9150 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP