Psychology MSc

Course overview

The Psychology MSc course has been developed for those interested in developing their knowledge and ability in Psychology in general. It will also be the course that might be a good option for individuals who would like to develop their professional and academic skills, but do not intend to pursue a research career in psychology. The course overlaps with the MSc in Psychological Research, but instead of emphasising research skills, this proposed programme will empower students with a range of professional skills.

These skills are valuable, and highly sought after, in a range of different careers. The programme will also allow students to tailor their degree according to their interests, taking modules from our wide-range of world-class specialist modules. In general, we aim to provide a high quality teaching and learning environment through the use of the latest teaching tools, team- taught courses, and closely mentored research with experts in clinical psychology.

Students wishing to can exit the programme after achieving either a PG Certificate or PG Diploma if they don’t wish to undertake the full MSc. Additional Course Costs: Additional costs may also be charged as follows: Enhanced DBS check (approx. £65).

Student Profiles To get a taste of what life as a Postgraduate student in the School of Psychology is like, take a look at video profiles of some of our current and past Postgraduate students. Have a look at this page for reasons to study for a postgraduate degree at Bangor University's School of Psychology.

Key highlights

Focuses on professional skills rather than a research career path
Tailor your degree with a wide range of specialist modules
Team-taught modules using the latest teaching tools
Closely mentored research with experts in clinical psychology
Exit options with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Applicants should normally have a BPS-accredited first degree or a conversion degree in Psychology, usually with a 2(ii) or equivalent.

Scholarships

Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of fees
Heads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of fees
Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Assistant psychologist
Mental health support worker
Research assistant
Human resources officer
Market research analyst
Wellbeing practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,500 per year | International: £22,500 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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