Course summary
Are you interested in becoming a Psychologist? Would you like to enhance your career opportunities with a scientific understanding of human behaviour? If so, then this course is for you. Designed for graduates who have studied other subjects, our MSc Psychology (conversion course) engages students new to psychology with the key areas of social, biological, cognitive, developmental psychology and individual differences. We will also enable you to develop strong research and data analytic skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods. This will prepare you for carrying out your own independent psychology research project. You will engage with the latest research findings and psychological theories, and have the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant research culture at Winchester. On completion you will be able to apply your new psychological knowledge and skills to a range of professional and everyday contexts.
- A postgraduate degree accreditation by the British Psychological Society*, providing the first step to becoming a psychologist (*subject to accreditation in 2024-25)
- A vibrant research environment with opportunities to get involved with psychological research
- High quality teaching, delivered by experts in their field of psychology
- Study in a friendly and inclusive learning community. You will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, your own personal tutor, and one-to-one supervision for your dissertation.
Modules
Applied skills for research and practice Social Psychology Biological Psychology Cognition and Behaviour Personality and Individual Differences Developmental Psychology Qualititive Methods in Psychology Quantitive Methods in Psychology Empirical Research Project
Entry requirements
A first or second-class honours degree
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Student Visa sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9550 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9550 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9550 | Whole course |
Wales | £9550 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £9550 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £9550 | Whole course |
EU | £17450 | Whole course |
International | £17450 | 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
Provider information
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR