Psychology (Conversion) (Taught)

Why choose this course
Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.

Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in key psychological areas such as behavioural, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology.

Study on a course commended by the BPS for the exceptional support provided to students and the way in which research is embedded into the curriculum, through workshops and practical opportunities. You'll get the chance to join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.

Get the experience needed to secure Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, a marker of expertise within the sector.

What you will study
We’ll evolve your knowledge of the theories and practical applications of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on how psychology is applied in practice. You'll learn about the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental and social psychology, the biological bases of psychology and individual differences. You’ll explore the brain, behaviour, personality and psychopathology, building an understanding of the conceptual and historical issues in psychology.

You'll develop the research and statistical skills needed to conduct independent research projects under our expert supervision. You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and start or join existing projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support possible. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

FULL-TIME
Year 1 (full-time)

ACADEMIC RESEARCH TRAINING - Core
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOUR WITH RESEARCH METHODS - Core
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS - Core
STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS FOR THE MSC IN PSYCHOLOGY (CONVERSION) - Core
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS - Core
CONCEPTUAL AND HISTORICAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY (MSC LEVEL) - Core
PERSONALITY, INTELLIGENCE & PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - Core
SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT WITH RESEARCH METHODS - Core
DISSERTATION 8000-10000 WORDS - Core

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society