Course summary
This Masters is a conversion course that is suitable for graduates who have not studied psychology as a first degree. Successful completion provides the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership by the British Psychological Society. The course is offered full-time over one year or part-time over two or three years. At the end of the course, you could choose to undertake the further study that is required to become a chartered psychologist. Alternatively, your understanding of psychology will help you in sectors such as advertising, social work, public services, general management and human resources.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold at least a 2nd class Honours degree in any subject. This course is designed to be a conversion course for those who do not already hold the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. The course is therefore not suitable if you have already achieved an Honours degree in psychology.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £8000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
International | £16500 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD