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Psychology Conversion at University of Chester - UCAS

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Course summary

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is for people who have degrees in other subjects (or unaccredited psychology degrees) who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course provides a comprehensive grounding in the areas of psychology that form the core BPS curriculum. Teaching on this MSc is course-specific, with classes designed and delivered exclusively at postgraduate level, rather than shared with undergraduate courses. All classes are held on one day per week, maximising flexibility for working on assignments, and to help maintain your other commitments. The School of Psychology at Chester has a well-established record of producing high-calibre students. It is equipped with a wide range of psychological equipment for your use. The School is recognised by both past and present students as a friendly place that has the interests of its students at its heart. Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is accredited by  The British Psychological Society.

Assessment method

Assessment is by coursework, including: essays, research reports, a presentation, posters, a class test, a critique and a dissertation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject.


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 see our website for current fee information https://www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/postgraduate-fees/postgraduate-taught-fees/
Psychology Conversion at University of Chester - UCAS