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Psychology Conversion at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Broaden your psychological knowledge, develop your career, and gain an accredited qualification on our MSc Psychology Conversion course. The MSc Psychology Conversion at the University of Reading is ideal for those with an undergraduate degree in another discipline who wish to pursue a career in psychology. We offer a modern, evidence-based introduction to psychology, covering core disciplines such as:

  • development in typical and atypical populations
  • neuroscience
  • perception
  • cognition social psychology
  • differential psychology.
You can complement your studies with optional modules that align with the University of Reading’s strengths in research and clinical psychology, including evidence-based treatments or a research placement. For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-psychology-conversion

Modules

Compulsory modules

  • Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Influential Studies in Psychology
  • Social Psychology and Individual Difference
  • Empirical Project
  • Development across the Lifespan
  • Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology
Optional modules
  • Evidence-Based Treatments across the Lifespan
  • Placement
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5. Entry requirements: Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above). You will need to demonstrate your interest in studying psychology. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £13100 Whole course
EU £31650 Module
England £13100 Whole course
Northern Ireland £13100 Whole course
Scotland £13100 Whole course
Wales £13100 Whole course
Channel Islands £13100 Whole course
International £31650 Module

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Psychology Conversion at University of Reading - UCAS