University of Huddersfield

Psychology MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

This course provides a high quality, broad based education in psychology. This conversion course was specifically designed for graduates of any discipline, as well as those who have previously studied psychology in their undergraduate degree which was not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be taught by a team with research interests in applied psychology across seven major content areas; Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Individual Differences, Research Methods and Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology.

You will explore quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as data analysis. This will help to prepare you to conduct your own research project, supported by a subject matter expert. Ethics is an integral part of psychology; therefore, you will be taught research ethics and the wider application of ethics to the workplace and society.

The optional modules provide an insight into professional careers such as forensic, educational and health psychology. *Successful completion of the course currently leads to eligibility to register for Graduate Basis Chartered membership (GBC) with the BPS. Once registered, the GBC status allows you to apply for further postgraduate BPS accredited courses.

Key highlights

  • Leads to eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis Chartered membership
  • Conversion route for graduates of any discipline
  • Covers seven core areas including cognitive and developmental psychology
  • Independent research project supported by a subject matter expert
  • Training in quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis and ethics
  • Optional modules exploring forensic, educational and health psychology

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Psychology; or above
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee forensic psychologist
  • Trainee educational psychologist
  • Trainee health psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant
  • Mental health support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,900 | International: £18,700

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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