Psychology (Distance Learning)

Overview

Throughout the MSc in Psychology (Distance Learning) programme at the  University of Portsmouth , you’ll delve into every facet of the science – from diverse perspectives to subsets in the field (e.g., developmental psychology, social psychology). As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with a holistic understanding of how to navigate this complex, nuanced field.

What you'll study:

• Core principles of a range of perspectives within psychology, including social, biological, abnormal psychology, positive psychology, individual differences, and developmental psychology 

• The ethical and sociocultural issues that are relevant to evaluating theories and research findings, and how to use said theories and findings to address real-world needs 

• A range of research skills and methods for investigating experience and behaviour, strengthening your ability to conduct research independently 

Careers and opportunities

Earning your MSc in Psychology is your start to a brand-new career path. Psychologists are employed across a multitude of areas – including healthcare, policy making, education, criminal justice, animal welfare, sports and coaching, design, marketing, and many more. 

To help establish yourself in the field that matters to you, this conversion course will empower you to develop a range of versatile skills. From knowledge of statistical software to data analysis, teamwork, critical thinking, and presentation skills, you’ll be well-equipped to succeed. 

These capabilities, coupled with the support you can receive from our excellent Careers and Employability Service, will help position you as a valuable hire to employers across the world. 

As this course has BPS accreditation, graduates of the programme will be able to explore a number of exciting roles, such as: 

• Health psychologist 

• Clinical psychologist 

• Educational psychologist 

• Academia and research psychologist 

• Occupational psychologist 

• Counselling psychologist 

• Neuropsychologist 

• Sport and exercise psychologist 

• Forensic psychologist 

Accreditation

BPS accreditation