Course summary
Delve into key psychological theories and methodologies under the guidance of experienced educators and achieve British Psychology Society (BPS) accreditation, which provides the foundation for a professional career in psychology. This MSc programme is designed for graduates from other disciplines who want to transition into psychology. You’ll build a comprehensive foundation in psychological theory and research methods, guided by experienced academics, while working towards prestigious British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. You'll explore a fascinating subject that aims to understand why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural and social influences on behaviour. behaviour. How you will learn Aston's teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to form a foundation for your professional development in psychology. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and a research project. You will be taught a range of modules spanning the breadth of psychology and the core components required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the Graduate Basis for Chartership. This academic discipline encompasses a wide range of subdisciplines and topics including: Social, cognitive, developmental psychology; cognitive neuroscience; research methods and data analysis; how changes in the brain influence behaviour; why false memories occur; why people behave differently when they are in a group; how language influences thinking; how we learn to understand others' intentions; how psychological distress can be alleviated; why we identify with some people and not others; how subconscious processes influence our behaviour; how our thinking develops as we grow from children to adults.
Modules
Research Methods and Data Analysis: This module explores a range of psychological research methods and data analyses with an emphasis on those which are particularly suitable for research projects. | Applied Psychology and Professional Skills: This module aims to demonstrate how the professional skills developed during a psychology degree can be applied to different careers based both within and outside of psychology. | Social Psychology: This module focuses on critical approaches to social psychology issues (e.g., stereotypes, norms, prejudice, conformity, emotions, identity), contrasting both experimental and qualitative approaches to research attitudes. | Brain and Behaviour: Students will learn about the neural basis of functions (e.g., visual perception, social perception, and higher order cognitive functioning). | Lifespan Development: This module covers psychological influences on developmental psychology across the lifespan, together with a critical review of research methods used in this field. | Individual Differences, Health and Personality: The module discusses conceptual and historical issues related to individual differences within the psychological literature (e.g., intelligence, personality, health). | Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology: This module evaluates current theories and findings relating to cognitive psychology and neuropsychology (for example, language and communication, reasoning, decision making, and cognitive impairments). In addition to one of the following 15 credit optional modules: Psychology and Well-being: This module will explore the ways in which psychology can aid our understanding of well-being across the lifespan; how we define, measure, and promote well-being from both clinical and population perspectives. | Neuroscience in the Real World: This module will take students on a journey by exploring how the human brain supports various kinds of behaviour in real-world social contexts; from the neural systems that help us to navigate our way through the world, to those that help us interpret social cues and conduct ourselves appropriately in social contexts (e.g., workplaces). | Research Project in Psychology.
Assessment method
The Aston Psychology (Conversion) MSc programme uses a variety of assessment methods designed to reflect national educational standards and develop your professional skills. You’ll be assessed through a mix of written and oral exams, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations and practical assessments, helping you build confidence in both academic and applied settings.
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
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree or recognised international equivalent in any subject.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11200 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11200 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11200 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11200 | Whole course |
| EU | £24800 | Whole course |
| International | £24800 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET