MSc Psychology Conversion

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) at London Metropolitan University is for students with a non-psychology degree. It brings students up to the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course covers core areas like cognition, social psychology, psychobiology, individual differences, developmental psychology, and research methods.

The programme follows BPS rules, so graduates can go on to further training in fields such as clinical, forensic, educational, or occupational psychology. Students will learn how to apply psychological knowledge to real-life issues. This includes understanding behaviour, mental health, and how people think and act.

The programme provides the skills needed to analyse data, plan studies, and evaluate psychological evidence. Teaching on this programme combines lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study. Practical workshops give students hands-on experience with psychological tools, experiments, and research methods. Assessment is done through coursework, exams, reports, and a research dissertation.

London Metropolitan University began in 2002 from a merger of two institutions. It has two main campuses in central London: Holloway (Islington) and Aldgate. Holloway hosts modern science and lab facilities, while Aldgate focuses on arts, business, and social science subjects.

The university is known for welcoming students from many backgrounds. It gives priority to fairness and helping everyone feel included. Student life is active and creative, with clubs, student media like Verve magazine, radio, and venues like The Rocket, all helping students feel part of a lively community.

Living and learning at London Met means students enjoy hands-on teaching. Staff bring real-world knowledge and support into the classroom. The university offers strong academic help, with mentoring, workshops, library help, and study skills. This means students grow in confidence and readiness for their future careers.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need a lower second-class honours degree (or above) or international equivalent.
• Mathematics GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent).

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you typically need to show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0.
• Other equivalent English qualifications are also considered.

London Metropolitan University offers scholarships and bursaries to help students with costs. One example is the International Bright Futures Scholarship, which gives eligible overseas students a £3,000 tuition fee discount in the first year.

Other awards support strong academic performance, sporting achievements, or financial need. There are awards for academic merit, sports achievement, and needs-based support.

Students should check with Student Services early to explore available support.

Graduates of the MSc Psychology (conversion) programme from London Metropolitan University can work as:

• Graduate Trainee Psychologist
• Assistant Psychologist
• Research Assistant
• Counselling Psychology Trainee
• Health Psychology Assistant

To apply for the London Metropolitan University MSc Psychology (conversion) programme, applicants can do so through UCAS. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.