Psychology (Conversion) MSc
Advance your career while helping others with this online degree from the University of Huddersfield. Explore a range of principles in psychological sciences, including human behaviour, emotions, and cognition.
Level
Masters DegreeDuration
2 Years Part-timeLanguage
EnglishTotal Tuition Fee
£7,920
Psychology (Conversion) MSc
Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
2 Years Part-time
Total tuition fee
£7,920
Elevate your career with a conversion master's degree in psychology
Whether you're just starting your career in psychology, looking to advance it, or simply want to make a positive impact in the world, the University of Huddersfield’s MSc in Psychology (Conversion) offers you a pathway to a comprehensive understanding of psychology and the skillset necessary to achieve your goals.
Unlock psychological sciences fundamentals from experts at the University of Huddersfield
On this online MSc, you'll gain an insight into various professional routes in psychology, such as health psychology and clinical psychology to open up your future career options. You’ll get the chance to address the complexities of human behaviour, emotions, and mental health while developing desirable, transferable skills including scientific research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis.
This MSc Psychology (Conversion) degree is open to learners who meet the following prerequisites:
- An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Psychology (or a related field) not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), OR
- An Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a subject other than Psychology and GCSE Maths (or the equivalent at grade C or above).
Additionally, learners are expected to have an IELTS proficiency score of at least 6.5 (no less than 6.0, or equivalent) if English is not their first language.
This fully online programme from the University of Huddersfield aims to give you an in-depth understanding and expertise in psychology.
An application for accreditation has been submitted to the British Psychological Society, which will confer eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).
You'll also be able to apply the following psycho-social concepts and transferable skills:
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Social psychology and personality: Gain a greater understanding of contemporary perspectives in social psychology, addressing real-world issues.
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Psychological difficulties and clinical psychology: Better understand, diagnose and manage atypical behaviour and mental illnesses, such as personality disorders, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.
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Developmental psychology: Learn more about developmental psychology, examining human growth and development within social contexts and everyday life.
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Cognition and behaviour psychology: Explore cognitive and biological explanations of human behaviour, delving further into psychopharmacology, behavioural genetics, memory and human perception.
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Health psychology: Engage in the study of how psychological, behavioural, and social processes impact physical health and illness, aligning with evidence-based approaches to treatment and research methods.
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Research principles and assessments: Apply statistical approaches to psychological research and data analysis.
University of Huddersfield
The University is home to six academic Schools of Study: Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Computing and Engineering, Education, and Human and Health Sciences. It is an established and growing centre of research and excellence, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and is recognised for the quality of its teaching, achieving a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017.