Kingston University

Psychology MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Convert your bachelors degree into a Psychology MSc Join the Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant research culture and delivered by a blend of practitioners and academics who are dedicated to equipping you with the employability skills to thrive in your career. You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.

Whether you have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline, or completed an undergraduate degree in psychology that’s not accredited by the BPS, this course will provide your first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist. You will benefit from a research active department; our psychology team conducts internationally excellent research and has links with universities across the USA and Europe. You will also be able to hear from eminent psychologists who regularly present their findings at Kingston University.

For example, you will have the opportunity to research an area of interest in your final research project. In addition, you will choose an optional module from a variety of psychology specialisms, or the work experience module which will enable you to gain practical skills in the field. Current students have had placements in nurseries, schools, mental health services, play therapy and charities for people with disabilities.

Key highlights

  • Conversion route for graduates of unrelated or non-accredited psychology degrees
  • First step towards becoming a chartered psychologist
  • Taught by a blend of practitioners and research-active academics
  • Optional work experience module with placements in schools and mental health services
  • Independent final research project in an area of your choice
  • Talks from eminent psychologists presenting their latest research findings

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee clinical psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Mental health support worker
  • Research assistant
  • Educational psychology assistant
  • Play therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £18,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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