MSc Psychological Sciences Conversion

MSc Psychological Sciences (Conversion) at Brunel University London is a conversion course that will give you a firm foundation in the main areas of psychology. These areas are set by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and include biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, as well as statistics and research methods.

Since this is an accredited psychology course, if you pass the MSc (including your dissertation research project), you will be able to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. This membership will be key if you want to pursue further training to become a professional psychologist.

In addition to the campus-based course, this course is also available to study fully online. This means you can earn your master's degree from wherever you live and work. When you study online, you will still be able to connect with other students, professionals, and academics from all over the world through our learning platform. Studying the MSc Psychological Sciences (Conversion) at Brunel University London will help you start a rewarding career in psychology.

Brunel University London is a public university in Uxbridge, West London. It is named after a famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The university focuses on practical subjects and education that prepares you for a job.

Brunel is known for its hands-on learning and strong connections with different industries. The university was one of the first in the UK to offer a "sandwich degree." This means a one-year work placement is part of your course. This helps students get real-world experience and be ready for their careers after graduation.

Brunel is divided into three main colleges: the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences; the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences; and the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

Grade Requirements:

A UK 2:2 Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in any subject area is required to study this course.

English Proficiency:

Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each of the components. Equivalent tests, such as Pearson (59) and TOEFL (90), are also accepted.

Brunel University London offers several scholarships and discounts to support international students with their tuition fees. In partnership with the British Council, Brunel offers the GREAT Scholarships, which are worth £10,000. These are for postgraduate students from specific countries, including Ghana, India, and Turkey, who are studying certain master's programmes.

The university also offers the Vice-Chancellor's Awards. For example, the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award provides a £6,000 scholarship. Additionally, if you have a family member who is a current student, a graduate, or a member of staff at Brunel, you may be able to get a Brunel Family Discount, which gives you a 10% reduction on your tuition fees.

An MSc in Psychological Sciences (Conversion) from Brunel University London opens doors to opportunities in career roles such as:

• Assistant Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Teacher
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Health Care Support Worker

Applications for this course can be made on the online application portal of the university. Our expert counsellors at AHZ are also available to work with you through this process.