Psychology (Conversion) (Taught)

Delve into key psychological theories and methodologies under the guidance of experienced educators and achieve British Psychology Society (BPS) accreditation, which provides the foundation for a professional career in psychology.

This MSc programme is designed for graduates from other disciplines who want to transition into psychology. You’ll build a comprehensive foundation in psychological theory and research methods, guided by experienced academics, while working towards prestigious British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation.

You'll explore a fascinating subject that aims to understand why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural and social influences on behaviour. behaviour.

How you will learn
Aston's teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to form a foundation for your professional development in psychology. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and a research project.

You will be taught a range of modules spanning the breadth of psychology and the core components required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the Graduate Basis for Chartership. This academic discipline encompasses a wide range of subdisciplines and topics including:

Social, cognitive, developmental psychology; cognitive neuroscience; research methods and data analysis; how changes in the brain influence behaviour;
why false memories occur; why people behave differently when they are in a group; how language influences thinking; how we learn to understand others' intentions; how psychological distress can be alleviated; why we identify with some people and not others; how subconscious processes influence our behaviour; how our thinking develops as we grow from children to adults.