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Overview
Psychology is all around us. It is a diverse and fascinating subject which offers a scientific insight into human behaviour and the mind. Whether you are aiming to pursue a career as a psychologist or seeking to understand more about the mind and its influence on our behaviour and interactions, the BPS accredited MSc Psychology - Distance Learning programme from Canterbury Christ Church University offers you a flexible approach to reaching that next step and achieving your goal.
The programme is a psychology conversion course that provides students with non-psychology backgrounds broad grounding in psychological theory and research, and will equip you with the academic and practical skills sought by a wide range of employers.
About the course
You can complete the course full-time or part-time, through our online distance learning route from anywhere in the world. However, please note we are a UK-based programme and our hours of operation and delivery will adhere to UK time-zones (GMT) and academic working hours (Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm).
Throughout the programme we provide a high-level of academic support and content that will facilitate a stimulating and engaging learning experience. The course is designed with vocational/professional training in mind, and many of our team have practitioner backgrounds as well as being academics, bringing a wide-range of expertise and an applied approach to teaching.
You will have the opportunity of working closely with a member of staff during your independent research project. Your training in research methods and statistics will also offer you the opportunity to engage in sophisticated, postgraduate level research and provides opportunities to take part in a wide-range of research projects online. We also offer you dedicated career and employability sessions to help you in your journey towards your chosen career path.
Your future career
Graduates from our programme have gone onto postgraduate training in psychology, for example, training in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, in addition to obtaining roles as assistant psychologists, psychological wellbeing practitioners, support workers, and intervention facilitators.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Psychology in Context
- Social and Development Psychology
- Research in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Statistics and Data Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Psychology Statistics Cognitive Sciences View 30 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a subject other than psychology, or a non- accredited (combined / single honours) undergraduate degree that includes psychology of 2:1 or above.
- Applicants with grades lower than a 2:1 may also be considered. Suitability will be assessed by the Programme Director on a case by case basis, taking into account: academic performance, professional experience, personal statement and references. Applicants may be invited for an interview prior to the offer of a place.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
8250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
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.
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