MSc Psychology
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course.
You do not need an undergraduate psychology degree but you'll need an honours degree. Study full time over one year or part-time over two years.
Key highlights
- Designed to confer BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
- GBC required for many psychology careers and advanced professional training
- Conversion course open to honours graduates from non-psychology subjects
- Suits career changers and holders of overseas psychology degrees
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Degree: 2:2 — We will only consider applicants with a 2:2 who can demonstrate previous studies or professional experience related to psychology, research methods or statistics.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee clinical psychologist
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant (psychology)
- Mental health practitioner
- Trainee educational psychologist
- Trainee forensic psychologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,600 per year | International: £18,700 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 University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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