Psychology (Conversion) University of Liverpool Online

Overview

Expand your mind and career prospects by gaining a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited master’s degree with our online Psychology (Conversion) MSc. 

Key Features

The Psychology (Conversion) degree from the University of Liverpool Online offers an opportunity for students from other disciplines to convert their existing qualifications and learning to an award that meets the requirements for Graduate Basis of Chartership with the British Psychological Society (GBC). GBC is essential for students’ development as psychologists.   

You will also learn how to put psychological principles into effect in a variety of settings including research, practice, and the interface of applied research. 

In unison with the strong research ethos of the University of Liverpool, theory in the programme is research-led, and modules have been developed with full support of the prestigious research groups in the Department of Psychology. 

Also, reflecting the global character of the University, the programme approaches theoretical and applied developments in Psychology from an open-minded perspective that values diversity and cross-culturalism. Learning is largely achieved through discussion forums with classmates from all around the world, which gives students the opportunity to learn from different experiences, backgrounds and contexts. 

The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.

Career prospects

With Graduate Basis of Chartership with the British Psychological Society (GBC), students are eligible to be admitted to train in the domains of Clinical or Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling, Educational Child Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Sports and Exercise Psychology or Occupational Psychology.

The scientific aspects of the course, including the application of a reasoned approach, problem solving and manipulation of data, provide useful tools for careers in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT and research. 

While the understanding about human behaviour and motivation, ability to critically analyse a problem, formulate a considered response, create an argument and generate new ideas, lend themselves well to careers in the creative industries, the legal sector, government administration and education.