Overview

This Psychology programme by Northumbria University offers BPS (British Psychological Society) accreditation, which is internationally recognised in the industry. It will ensure you develop the core knowledge of psychology needed by the BPS for Graduate Membership (GBC) – the first essential milestone on your journey towards a future as a Chartered Psychologist. And with a 100% online learning mode, you can access learning materials anytime, anywhere on our bespoke eLearning platform, Blackboard Ultra.

Delivered in a flexible carousel structure, the course includes a range of modules including Biological and Social Psychology where you’ll learn the fundamentals of inherent and learnt psychology, and Individual Differences where you can unpick psychological approaches to intelligence and personality.

Career opportunities

Completing our online Psychology conversion Masters is the first step you'll need to take if you are looking for a career in the field. Alternatively, you may wish to go into further psychological research.

Explore a range of topics to understand which area of psychology suits you best and use the support of our dedicated teams such as Student Success and our Careers and Employment Services to help you 'find your fit' and develop a successful career in your chosen area of psychology.

Upon graduating from our MSc, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society, an essential milestone which demonstrates that you have studied psychology in sufficient depth and breadth.

From here, you'll have a solid basis on which to progress to the next step: the society-accredited professional postgraduate training needed to become a Chartered Psychologist in your chosen area.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Biology and Social Psychology

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

Psychological Research Experience

Individual Differences

Psychological Data Analysis

Research Philosophies and Planning

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- 15 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Social Psychology View 8 other Masters in Social Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

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Tuition Fees

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5500 GBP / year

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5500 GBP / year

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Funding

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