Psychology (Distance Learning) (Taught)

Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. By exploring psychology, we aim to understand why we think, feel, and act in certain ways. It seeks to understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do, and how we can support positive change to promote health, happiness, achievement and fulfilment.

It's a complex field that touches almost every aspect of life and needs to be approached from different perspectives.

You'll be introduced to key areas of psychology such as clinical and counselling psychology, educational psychology, and forensic psychology, and have the chance to explore fascinating case studies and theories behind them.

You won't need to have studied psychology before. So, wherever you see yourself driving change in the future, your journey begins here, with your MSc Psychology degree.

Course highlights

• This psychology conversion course is open to students who do not have an academic background in psychology, as well as those who would like to reinforce their existing academic psychology qualifications

• Flexible mode of study to fit around your work and family commitments

• Learn from our team of qualified and BPS chartered psychologists who are experienced in research and applied psychological practice

• Focus on relevant and interesting areas – such as educational and clinical psychology

• Feel engaged and inspired by a course that's built from the ground up for distance learning, using the latest approaches in digital technology

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year

• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams

• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-psychology-distance-learning#modules