Overview
This Psychology MSc programme from University of Plymouth is a conversion course, offered at University of Plymouth. You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but you'll need an honours degree.
Key facts:
- Enter the MSc with an honours degree in any subject. You become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) which normally requires a three-year honours degree in psychology.
- Obtain a background in the major theoretical approaches in all of the principal areas of psychology – biological, cognitive, social, developmental and individual differences.
- Study in a Psychology department that is in the top 20 across all UK universities, with 83% of our research output rated 'world leading' or of 'international quality' by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
- The MSc is ideal for those wishing to make a career change into psychology or who have overseas qualifications and wish to convert their psychology degree into one approved by the BPS.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cognition and Biological Psychology
- Individual Differences, Social and Developmental Psychology
- Health and Wellbeing
- Current Topics in Psychology
- MSc Research Project
- Research Skills in Practice
Check out the full curriculum
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Most of our taught programmes begin in September. Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have successfully completed a first degree (at 2:2 level) prior to enrolling on this programme.
- The 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.
- If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service.
- If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required.
- We welcome applicants with international qualifications.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9900 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Part time (Home) - £550 per 10 credits.
Living costs for Plymouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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