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Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online

Take your first steps as a psychologist with a BPS-accredited MSc degree from Brunel University of London. This fully online conversion course in psychological theory, practice, and research methods will help you launch your career in psychology.
Time investment
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Online
Cost
£11,135
Language
English

About this degree

Get the accreditation you need to progress in your psychology career

Are you hoping to move into a career in psychology? Do you want a more flexible route to getting the necessary accreditation?

This innovative online master’s degree from Brunel University London is specifically designed to fit around your professional commitments. You’ll be able to set your own schedule and make use of cutting-edge e-learning technology, all while gaining the formal accreditation you need to take your first steps as a psychologist.

Join an international network studying and researching psychology

Connecting with other people is a vital part of psychology. You’ll join an international community of students and academics, helping you build a strong academic and professional network.

Guided by world-leading experts at Brunel University London, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of contemporary and historical approaches to psychology and psychological research.

Where you’ll be studying

Brunel University of London

Studying at Brunel University of London

Brunel has earned an excellent reputation through its rigorous academic standards as well as taking a practical, entrepreneurial, and imaginative approach across disciplines.

Learning outcomes

Understand the scope of psychology and gain knowledge of historical and contemporary perspectives in the discipline.

Appreciate the range of historical and contemporary perspectives in psychology.

Achieve proficiency in the analytical skills required to design research and interpret results.

Understand how to critically evaluate the results of empirical research in psychology.

Demonstrate the ability to develop, analyse, and interpret theory-derived, testable hypotheses and research questions.

Additional information

Lower second class (2:2) (or above) UK honours undergraduate degree in any subject, or international equivalent.

Non-native speakers of English need one of the following:
  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6 in all areas)
  • Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
  • BrunELT: 63% (minimum 58% in all areas)
  • TOEFL: 90 (minimum 20 in all parts)

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