Psychology (Online) - MSc

Key highlights

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Conversion course designed for graduates without a psychology background
• Fully online delivery through distance learning
• Leads towards eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
• Supports progression towards chartered psychologist status

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Bowater Financial Assistance Award

• Graduate Scholarship

  20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Postgraduate Scholarships

  BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

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