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Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) (Taught)

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

In this MSc Psychology (conversion) online distance learning programme you will develop a deeper understanding of the human mind and the world around you. Regardless of your prior experience with psychology, you will explore this complex, yet fascinating subject to develop a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and innovative research methods. This programme is designed as a starting point for people who wish to pursue a new career in psychology, and those who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the brain to benefit existing careers outside of professional psychology. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This conversion programme is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop intellectual, practical, and professional skills that will be helpful in your future career, whatever that may be.
  • It is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and upon graduating, you can apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. With a GBC, you are then eligible to apply for further study in a specialist area in the UK and become a chartered psychologist.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Please note this programme is only delivered part-time and cannot be completed in less than 3 academic sessions. Our only full-time conversion programmes are located on campus here in Glasgow. This programme is delivered entirely online via asynchronous distance learning. You will never be required to visit Glasgow and there are no compulsory live sessions that you are required to attend. There are two semesters in each academic session and each semester consists of 14 teaching weeks (with reading weeks and holiday breaks) and a dedicated assessment period. Teaching materials are released fortnightly and you are able to self-pace your learning during these fortnights. Due to the intensive nature of conversion programmes, we strongly advise students consider dedicating a minimum 20 hours per week to study. In year 1 of the programme you will complete 5 core courses (60 credits). In year 2, you will complete 3 core courses (40 credits) and 2 optional courses (20 credits). In year 3, you will complete an independent research project (60 credits), under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Core Courses Cognitive Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Individual Differences (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Human Development (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Physiological Psychology (PGT Conv ODL) Research Methods 1 (PGT Conv ODL) Research Methods 2 (PGT Conv ODL) Social Psychology (PGT Conv ODL) Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (PGT Conv ODL) Dissertation (PGT Conv ODL) Optional Courses Please note that optional courses are contingent upon individual staff expertise and their availability may be subject to change each year with changes to staffing. Changes in optional courses have no bearing on the accreditation status of this programme as accreditation is only determined by the compulsory core courses listed above. Please ensure that any funding support you may seek is not tied to the availability of these optional courses. Applied Qualitative Methods (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Clinical Health Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Current Issues In Psychology (PGT Conv ODL) Educational Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) Forensic Psychology (PGT Conv ODL)

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. 2:2 honours degree may be accepted if you have also completed additional postgraduate qualifications that include a thesis component (Masters or PhD) or non-UK equivalent. Due to accreditation requirements, qualifications below a 2:1 honours degree cannot be supplemented by personal or professional experience.

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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Psychology (Conversion) (Online Distance Learning) at University of Glasgow - UCAS