Psychological Science (Conversion) (Taught)

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. We have particular expertise in quantitative research methods, and our course would suit those from a Science background. Students can specialise in Cognitive Neuroscience or Clinical Psychology in their choice of optional courses and dissertation. In addition, graduates from the MSc will gain a range of generic intellectual and practical skills, including initiative, self-reliance, critical ability, data science, collaboration, communicating research and presentation skills, which are easily adaptable to the needs of the labour market. Training in psychological research methods and project work will be included in the programme.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• The MSc Psychological Science (conversion) is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

• The School of Psychology & Neuroscience brings together world-leading expertise in experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive and affective neuroscience in order to advance the understanding of human behaviour.

• A wide range of optional courses are available representing the research expertise of our staff.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Modes of delivery may include lectures, seminars, small group teaching and research projects.

See the MSc Psychology linktree for more information, a welcome from the programme lead and student testimonials.

Core Courses
Cognitive Psychology (PGT Conv)
Human Development (PGT Conv)
Individual Differences (PGT Conv)
Psychology Dissertation (PGT Conv)
Physiological Psychology (PGT Conv)
Research Methods 1 (PGT Conv)
Research Methods 2 (PGT Conv)
Social Psychology (PGT Conv)

Optional Courses
Choose from a range of options. These may include:

Applied Qualitative Methods (PGT Conv)
Autism (PGT Conv)
Basics of fMRI in Cognitive Psychology (PGT Conv)
Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy 4H
Forensic Psychology (PGT Conv)
From Visual Awareness to Free Will (PGT Conv)
Health Neuroscience (PGT Conv)
Neuropsychological Dissociations (PGT Conv)
Neuroscience of Decision Making (PGT Conv)
Psychology and Biology of Mental Health Conditions (PGT Conv)