MSc Psychology [Conversion]

A Master’s programme for graduates looking for a career in

psychology who did not study it as an undergraduate degree

Length of programme Programme overview

12-15 months, full-time
24-30 months, part-time
Modes of study
Classroom and pre-recorded lectures
Assessment
Unseen exams, essays, research reports,
presentations
This MSc is aimed at graduates who want a career in psychology or who want to study
psychology at post-graduate level. It is also aimed at graduates who have insufficient
credits in psychology from their first degree to qualify for the Graduate Basis for
Chartered membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Therefore, it
appeals to UK and international graduates who have i) studied programmes other than
psychology, ii) studied psychology as a minor subject of combined studies, or iii) studied
for a non BPS-accredited degree in psychology.
The MSc Psychology [Conversion] degree is awarded by BPP University.

Study centre Why choose MSc Psychology [Conversion]?

BPP University London Waterloo • Provides weekly pre-recorded lectures for all modules that can be downloaded, played
and stored, allowing you greater flexibility in learning
Start dates
• Approximately 70% of programme delivery is made up of classroom-based
September and January interactive workshops that consolidate knowledge gained from the lectures
• Taught by research-active academics in psychology, covering a broad spectrum of
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research areas
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• Provides you a mixture of theoretical and practical knowledge necessary if you wish to
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become a chartered psychologist
• Provides you with a critical understanding of the theories, research evidence and
research methodologies relevant to all core fields of psychology
• Prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities through the development of a
range of professional, practical, and academic skills
• Personal tutoring scheme ensures you have your own dedicated tutor for pastoral and
academic support
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society

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Entry requirements
Educational background
Students wishing to study the
MSc Psychology [Conversion] will require:
• Lower second-class honours degree in any
discipline (or international equivalent); and
• Maths qualification equivalent to at least
a Grade C at GCSE level, for reformed
GCSEs we accept a minimum of grade 4
in English language and maths
Please visit bppuniversity.ac.uk/psychology-
conversion for additional entry requirements.
English language requirements
• IELTS 6.5 (overall) or equivalent with a
minimum of 6.0 in each component
For more information or to apply
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Programme structure
The BPP University MSc Psychology [Conversion] programme is taught by research-active
staff through a mix of lecturer-led presentations, student-led sessions and discussions,
work in small groups, student presentations, independent learning and project work.
There are 12 contact hours per week (four hours of online lectures and eight hours of
classroom-based seminars) in the autumn and spring terms of your MSc and you are
expected to spend an average of four hours preparation and follow up work for each
seminar per week.
In some weeks you will be expected to spend longer, in addition to having coursework,
presentations and group work to complete. You will also need to consolidate as
you progress through each module and on average you will be expected to spend
approximately 38 hours per week on contact and independent study.
Modules
This programme consists of the following modules:
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (15 credits)
• Cognitive Psychology (15 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (15 credits)
• Social Psychology (15 credits)
• Biological Psychology (15 credits)
• Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (30 credits)
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits)
Funding options
BPP University’s Student Services support team can provide funding advice and assistance.
This includes information on other options open to you, such as bursaries and grants from
professional bodies, charities, employers and other institutions who give financial support.
For instance, funding may be available through scholarships, interest-free payment plans,
the Student Loans Company (slc.co.uk) or Future Finance student loans.
For more information on Future Finance loans, financial support and addition funding
please visit our student finance section.