University of Essex

MSc Psychology

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Master's degree in Psychology at the University of Essex is an excellent choice if you didn't study Psychology for your first degree, or if your current qualification isn't accepted by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for official accreditation. This course helps you get the necessary credentials to work towards becoming a chartered psychologist in the UK. 

The course gives you a strong foundation in key areas of psychology, covering topics like how people behave in groups (social psychology), how we develop over time (developmental psychology), how we think (cognitive psychology), and how the brain affects behaviour. You'll receive intense training in research methods and statistics through practical, hands-on sessions, lectures, and group discussions. 

To complete the course successfully, you need to finish several coursework assignments, pass formal written examinations, and submit a long 10,000-word research project. Finishing this course successfully means you qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, which is the first step toward becoming a chartered psychologist.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course work as:

  • Research Coordinator

  • Mental Health Support Worker

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Addiction Treatment Assistant

  • Trainee Counselling Psychologist

  • Assistant Education Psychologist

Cost of study

International students taking the MSc Psychology at the University of Essex are required to pay £22,750 per year.

Admission

International students taking the University of Essex MSc Psychology course can apply directly to the University. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you.

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