Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice.
This BPS-accredited conversion course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in psychology, but didn’t study Psychology at undergraduate level, or studied on a non-accredited programme.
You’ll study core areas of psychology and key debates in the psychology of education, while developing your research skills.
Accreditation
This MSc is a conversion course which provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
GBC is a prerequisite for many BPS-accredited postgraduate and doctoral programmes which lead to full Chartered Psychologist status.
2:2 or equivalent in any subject. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant previous academic or work experience in a relevant field eg education / psychology in education / research skills. This is a conversion programme and does not require prior knowledge of psychology. As a Psychology conversion programme, this degree is not suitable for applicants who already have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. The only exception to this is if the degree was not accredited by the British Psychological Society and you need the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the BPS in order to progress to professional training. If this is the case, please indicate so clearly on your application form.
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Successfully completing this course provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is a requirement for training as a professional psychologist in clinical, educational, counselling, occupational, health or forensic psychology.
The course covers a wide range of topics which will introduce you to areas of work which you may not have previously considered. You’ll also have opportunities to discuss potential careers with psychology and education practitioners. Volunteering opportunities allow you to explore new career paths and gain valuable experience.
Core modules
Development and Cognition
Individuality and its Roots
Research Methods for Psychology in Education I
Research Methods for Psychology in Education II
Psychology in Society
Option modules
You will also study one option module:
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Embodied Cognition in Learning & Development
Genetics & Education
Has Neuroscience Entered the Classroom?
Intelligence
Positive Psychology in Education
The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. For further information please get in touch.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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