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Psychological Studies (Conversion) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

Course summary

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will study the fundamental and specialised theories, principles and concepts, which are informed by developments at the forefront of research in psychology.
  • You will utilise a significant range of skills, techniques, practices and materials, which are associated with psychology.
  • This is a conversion degree for students who have no previous studies in the area of psychology. You will have the opportunity of a change in direction, to pursue a career, either academic or professional, in psychology.
  • Successful completion of this programme makes you eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take seven core and three optional courses, followed by a research project/dissertation. You will also be allocated an academic supervisor to advise you on your individual research project. Core Courses Cognitive psychology Developmental psychology Individual differences Physiological psychology Research methods 1 Research methods 2 Social psychology. Dissertation (PGT Conv) Optional Courses Applied qualitative methods Clinical health psychology Current issues in psychology Educational psychology Perception and visual cognition Professional skills PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT LEARNING (IMAESC)


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start September 2021 and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent 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

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'.

Psychological Studies (Conversion) at University of Glasgow - UCAS