Kingston University London - Psychology MSc

Kingston University London

Psychology MSc

This course is particularly suitable if you have insufficient credit in psychology from your first degree to meet BPS accreditation criteria. It covers all the key sub-disciplines of contemporary psychology and provides extensive training in research skills.

You will gain a broad understanding of psychology, learning to critically appraise psychological models, theories, and methodologies. Teaching is in small groups and seminars, with practical research exercises and access to high-quality laboratories. Through a dissertation, you will research an area of interest. You will also take an optional Level 6 module in one of a variety of psychology specialisms.

The Psychology MSc is a conversion course for graduates from disciplines other than psychology who wish to gain GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership). This is the first step for those who wish to work as chartered psychologists in the UK. GBC ensures that a student has sufficient knowledge, understanding, and experience in academic psychology before they apply for postgraduate professional training in areas such as clinical, occupational, educational, or counseling psychology.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This course confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
  • You may gain relevant work experience. Current students had placements in nurseries, schools, mental health services, play therapy, and charities for people with disabilities.
  • Kingston University's psychology team conducts internationally excellent research and has links with universities in the USA and Europe. Eminent psychologists regularly present their findings.

Entry Requirements

  • A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline.

  • IELTS of 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.0 in all other elements.

Career Prospects

Many graduates continue their training and eventually become chartered psychologists. Careers include clinical, forensic, educational and occupational psychology, social work, counselling and teaching.

Course Details

You will cover all areas of Psychology required by the BPS. This will include extensive training in research skills and you will be encouraged to develop a critical and analytical approach to psychological models, theories and methodologies. You will conduct practical research exercises and produce a research-based dissertation in an area of psychology of interest to you (subject to supervisor availability).

Core Modules

Psychology Dissertation
Methods and Statistics
The Person in Psychology
Cognition and Biological Psychology

Optional Modules

Psychology of Film and Art
Applications of Psychological Research
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Critical Social Psychology
Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
Psychology of Health and Well Being
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice

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