University of Chester - Psychology (Conversion) MSc

University of Chester

Psychology (Conversion) MSc

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is for people who have degrees in other subjects (or unaccredited psychology degrees) and wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is for people who have degrees in other subjects (or unaccredited psychology degrees) and wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course provides a comprehensive grounding in the areas of psychology that form the core BPS curriculum.

Why study this course with us?

Teaching on this MSc is course-specific, with classes designed and delivered exclusively at the postgraduate level, rather than shared with undergraduate courses. All classes are held on one day per week, maximizing flexibility for working on assignments, and helping maintain your other commitments.

The School of Psychology at Chester has a well-established record of producing high-caliber students. It is equipped with a wide range of psychological equipment for your use. The School is recognized by both past and present students as a friendly place that has the interests of its students at its heart.

Entry Requirements

  • The

     

    course is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications.

  • 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

  • For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own

     

    online English language test which applicants can take for

     

    just £50.

Career Prospects

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme at the University of Chester grants students the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). This qualification allows them to pursue careers in specialist areas of psychology, such as Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, Counseling, Educational, or Sport and Exercise Psychology, with the goal of becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Students can also work in various fields related to psychology and beyond, utilizing the transferable knowledge and skills developed through a psychology degree. The University's Careers and Employability service offers various employability-enhancing experiences, including curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to individual goals and aspirations, allowing students to develop as individuals and contribute to the community.
The service provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Graduates and graduates can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduation.

Course Details

The course's curriculum is updated periodically, with modules and programme structures subject to change due to curriculum enhancements, staff changes, student numbers, technology improvements, placement changes, and regulatory requirements. The course is structured on a trimester basis, with three modules running in each trimester, and the dissertation completed in the third. The modules explore biology, mental processes, human development, personality and intelligence, social functioning, and research methods for understanding these phenomena.

Course Modules

Biological Psychology for Conversion
Cognitive Psychology for Conversion
Developmental Psychology for Conversion
Individual Differences for Conversion
Research Dissertation.
Researching Thought and Behaviour
Social Psychology for Conversion

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