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Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply. Overview Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. By exploring psychology, we aim to understand why we think, feel, and act in certain ways. It seeks to understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do, and how we can support positive change to promote health, happiness, achievement and fulfilment. It's a complex field that touches almost every aspect of life and needs to be approached from different perspectives. You'll be introduced to key areas of psychology such as clinical and counselling psychology, educational psychology, and forensic psychology, and have the chance to explore fascinating case studies and theories behind them. You won't need to have studied psychology before. So, wherever you see yourself driving change in the future, your journey begins here, with your MSc Psychology degree. Modules

  • Historical and Contemporary Issues in Psychology – 30 credits
  • Developmental, Social and Educational Psychology – 30 credits
  • Individual Differences, Neurodivergence and Mental Health – 30 credits
  • Cognitive Neuroscience: Forensic and Clinical Applications – 30 credits
  • Your Place in Psychology: Careers and Dissertation – 60 credits


Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in any subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
PTE Academic65An overall score of 65 with a minimum of 62 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)9191 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

Please check the course page on the University website for the most up to date fee information for this course. All fees are subject to annual increase. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS