Course summary

If you’re looking to make the change to psychological study and already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, then our Master’s in Psychology Conversion course is your place to start. Specifically designed for non-psychology graduates, this course is a great introduction to critical psychological skills, knowledge and values applied to real world contexts. On completion of this course, you’ll be equipped with core knowledge and understanding of key psychological theories, principles and concepts, that can be applied to everyday life as well as a professional setting. You’ll have also built skills in scientific reasoning, be able to understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements in psychological arguments. Employability is embedded into this course from the beginning. Our unique Professional Development and Applications of Professional Psychology modules will allow you to explore and prepare for your career while you study. You’ll graduate with skills such as problem solving, research, communication and self-evaluation – competencies that can be applied to future studies, as well as enhancing your professional skills. Why study the MSc Psychology (Conversion) with us?

• Flexibility to learn your way: Choose from full-time and part-time (roughly 2 days per week), study online or at one of our campuses, so you can flex your studies around your lifestyle.

• Award-winning Employability support: From day one to beyond graduation, you’ll have access to 1:1 support from our experienced Employability Service, including mentoring, work experience support, CV and job application advice and resources.

• High-quality teaching: Our lecturers are experts in contemporary psychology. They bring the course to life with their individual perspectives, unique career paths and cutting-edge research - from gender differences, to addressing how different factors impact bystander intervention into sexual violence, and how digital innovations can support mental health.

• An innovative approach: Small class sizes, state of the art facilities and practical course content will set you up for success in your future career.