Psychology (accredited conversion course) University of Stirling

Overview

The Psychology (accredited conversion course) MSc course from University of Stirling is delivered by what the British Psychological Society (BPS) commended as a proactive, approachable, and engaged programme team. The BPS also recognised not only our approach to teaching, which help students’ personal and professional development, but also our personalised system of student support and feedback, which helps to nurture a close-knit academic community.

Key facts

• The course includes a four week placement to broaden your practical experience in psychology. You will carry out a six month independent empirical research project under the supervision of a leading academic specialist. After completing the course, you will be able to apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society on a graduate basis. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.After introducing Psychology to you as a biological and social science, we will cover topics as diverse as brain functioning, child development, and social behaviour. You will also develop your research skills with our specifically designed modules in research methods. You will get hands-on experience designing and conducting experiments, working in high-end specialist labs and in our on-site kindergarten, the only such facility in the UK. You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of mind and behaviour, coupled with excellent practical and transferable skills, all of which will offer you a wide and diverse choice of careers.
• Career opportunities:
• Graduates of this course are well placed for careers in any area of Psychology such as clinical and health psychology, educational psychology and occupational psychology.
• A degree in Psychology would also be a valuable asset for careers in areas such as human resources management, teaching, life coaching, market research and many others.
• The skills you gain are also readily transferable to other careers, as you will leave able to analyse complex forms of data and communicate ideas clearly to others, and with a good understanding of human behaviour.
• Completion of this course gives Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by The British Psychological Society.