Overview

Psychology programme from University of Plymouth , blends live and recorded lectures with independent study and research, so you can fit learning around your life and work commitments. Join a weekly live session (9:00–13:00 GMT), access recorded lectures, and benefit from one-to-one tutor support. Missed a live class? No problem, all sessions are recorded and available on demand.

You’ll be challenged to investigate classic and contemporary issues in psychology at an intensive and analytical level, carrying out an independent research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Career

This MSc is ideal for those wishing to make a career change into psychology, or for those who have overseas qualifications and wish to convert their psychology degree into one approved by the BPS. Many psychology students seek further specialised training in the applied sectors of the field and this course qualifies you for entry into these programmes, including clinical psychology, forensic psychology, counselling psychology and organisational psychology. This MSc will qualify you for entry into such training programmes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project

Qualitative Techniques for Psychological Research

Quantitative Techniques for Psychological Research

Biopsychosocial approaches to intervention in Psychology

Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: From Lab to Community

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 159 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

This programme is ideal if you’re wishing to make a career change into psychology, or if you have overseas qualifications and wish to convert your psychology degree into one approved by the BPS.

Bachelor (honours) degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject area. However, we would also consider applicants with a 2:2 level who can demonstrate previous studies or professional experience related to psychology, research methods or statistics.

GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy.

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UCAS tariff and entry requirements glossary.

If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, who provide an advisory service.

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Tuition Fees

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590 GBP / module

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590 GBP / module

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