Study Details: MSc Part-time: 24 months
This is a part-time distance learning course which is studied over two years and designed to give you greater flexibility. It is accredited by the BPS and designed for students who wish to pursue a career in this sector, who do not have a first degree in the subject. It will give you the breadth of knowledge you need, while enabling you to explore your interests in greater depth.
The course is open to home, EU and international students. Upon successfully completing the programme, you will be eligible for a graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
In the School of Psychology, we are transforming lives and shaping the future with our teaching and research. Our work has real-world impact. For example, our research is contributing to better treatment of autistic people in the criminal justice system, and greater understanding of why drivers often fail to see motorcyclists at junctions.
2:1 (or international equivalent) and a maths qualification equivalent to at least a grade 4 (C) at GCSE. Evidence of these qualifications will be required in your application.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
Psychology graduates can find rewarding careers in clinical, health, educational, and occupational psychology, and criminology. Psychologists are also welcome in many other contexts, such as human resources, management and marketing.
Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the UK Government, the NHS and charities.
MSc students may also continue onto PhD level.
Year one
Core modules
Year two
Core modules
Optional module
Your optional module (20 credits) is currently being studied in year two.
Topics will cover the areas of professional, developmental and cognitive psychology.
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