MSc Psychology

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is a full‑time, campus‑based one‑year master's programme which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and designed for students without an accredited psychology degree. 

You will gain grounding in core areas of psychology, complete a research methods and statistics module, engage in applied tasks, and carry out an independent research project to be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Assessments are done through essays, portfolios, reports, presentations, podcasts and the research project. The mix of taught modules and research work prepares graduates for careers or further study.

Canterbury Christ Church University, founded in 1962 and granted full university status in 2005, is a warm and welcoming school with modern facilities and a strong community which offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, the Arts and of course Psychology.  The university is known for its excellent teaching, research opportunities and practical training across all disciplines.

Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and a reference from their academic or employer, with an option to include a CV to show relevant work experiences.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 in any subject (non‑psychology or non‑accredited psychology).
• Applicants with a lower class may be considered based on their professional experience, personal statement and references.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who do not speak English need at least IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each section.
• Candidates with an equivalent Secure English Language Test score(SELT) will be accepted.

The tuition fee for the MSc Psychology for international students is £15,500 per year.

Canterbury Christ Church University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to international students, including A reduction of £1,500 from fees for each year of full-time study.

Graduates of the MSc Psychology Conversion course may pursue roles such as:

• Assistant Psychologist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Research Assistant
• Educational Psychologist
• Human Resources Specialist
• Behavioural Therapist

Applicants should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.