Overview
Why study this degree at UCL?
The Division of Psychology & Language Sciences undertakes world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour, and language.
Our work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together they create an outstanding and vibrant environment, taking advantage of cutting-edge resources such as a behavioural neuroscience laboratory, a centre for brain imaging, and extensive laboratories for research in speech and language, perception, and cognition.
Opportunities for graduate students to work with world-renowned researchers exist in all areas of investigation, from basic processes to applied research. The division offers a supportive environment including numerous specialist seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.
Careers
Employability
By the end of this MSc Psychological Sciences at the University College London (UCL), students will have acquired practical research skills and knowledge of the core areas of the discipline of psychology, allowing them to progress to research in psychology or study of applied areas of psychology.
Accreditation
The Psychological Sciences MSc is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Developmental Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Social Psychology
- Introduction to Statistics for Psychology
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Empirical Projects
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it's full or by 30 June.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 843 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university of an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Tuition Fee
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International
32100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32100 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time
- UK: £7,050
- International: £16,050
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.