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Psychology (Conversion) MSc

Advance your career while helping others with this online degree from the University of Huddersfield. Explore a range of principles in psychological sciences, including human behaviour, emotions, and cognition.

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Time investment: 2-3 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: £8,900

Language: English

About this degree

Elevate your career with a conversion degree

Whether you’re just starting your career in psychology, looking to advance it, or simply want to make a positive impact in the world, the University of Huddersfield’s MSc in Psychology (Conversion) offers you a pathway to a comprehensive understanding of psychology and the skillset necessary to achieve your goals.

Unlock psychological sciences fundamentals

On this online MSc, you’ll gain an insight into various professional routes in psychology, such as health psychology and clinical psychology to open up your future career options.

You’ll get the chance to address the complexities of human behaviour, emotions, and mental health while developing desirable, transferable skills including scientific research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Huddersfield

The University is home to six academic Schools of Study: Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Computing and Engineering, Education, and Human and Health Sciences. It is an established and growing centre of research and excellence, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and is recognised for the quality of its teaching, achieving a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017.

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Learning outcomes

Social psychology and personality

Gain a greater understanding of contemporary perspectives in social psychology, addressing real-world issues.

Psychological difficulties and clinical psychology

Better understand, diagnose and manage atypical behaviour and mental illnesses, such as personality disorders, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.

Developmental psychology

Learn more about developmental psychology, examining human growth and development within social contexts and everyday life.

Cognition and behaviour psychology

Explore cognitive and biological explanations of human behaviour, delving further into psychopharmacology, behavioural genetics, memory and human perception.

Health psychology

Engage in the study of how psychological, behavioural, and social processes impact physical health and illness, aligning with evidence-based approaches to treatment and research methods.

Research principles and assessments

Engage in the study of how psychological, behavioural, and social processes impact physical health and illness, aligning with evidence-based approaches to treatment and research methods.

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Additional information

This MSc Psychology (Conversion) degree is open to learners who meet the following prerequisites:

An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Psychology (or a related field) not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), OR
An Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a subject other than Psychology and GCSE Maths (or the equivalent at grade C or above).

Learners are expected to have an IELTS proficiency score of at least 6.5 (no less than 6.0, or equivalent) if English is not their first language.