University of Chester

Psychology (Conversion) MSc

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is for people who have degrees in other subjects (or unaccredited psychology degrees) who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course provides a comprehensive grounding in the areas of psychology that form the core BPS curriculum.

Key highlights

  • Leads to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society
  • Designed for graduates of other subjects or unaccredited psychology degrees
  • Comprehensive grounding in the core BPS psychology curriculum

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:2 honours degree Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee clinical psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Research assistant (psychology)
  • Mental health support worker
  • Trainee educational psychologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees

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 University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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