MSc Psychology
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The MSc Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire is a postgraduate programme designed for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than Psychology. The programme provides the foundational knowledge in psychology, making successful graduates eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, and covers core areas including the biological basis of behaviour, social development, cognitive psychology, and psychological theory and literature.
Learning involves lectures, seminars, and small group tutorials, while assessment includes examinations, coursework submissions, demonstration of specific skills, and the completion of a research project. Research in this programme allows students to explore current topics such as autism, psychosis, spatial memory, and cyber psychology under expert guidance.
Key highlights
- Conversion route for graduates of non-psychology subjects
- Leads to eligibility for British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
- Deepen knowledge of theories and issues relevant to your career ambitions
- Design, conduct and evaluate research using a variety of methodologies
- Includes an advanced psychological research project
- Develops skills in conducting ethically sensitive research
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Degree: 2:2 — considered case by case
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Trainee clinical psychologist
- Trainee counselling psychologist
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Mental health support worker
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue careers in:
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students taking the MSc Forensic Psychology course at Glasgow Caledonian University is £17,250 per year.
Admission
Prospective students should apply directly to the University website or reach out to our trained officials for help.
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