Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Psychology in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,500
(c. USD22,015.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc Psychology program provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS), a crucial professional recognition for psychology careers and further specialist training. This conversion course welcomes students without prior psychology degrees, requiring only an undergraduate honours degree in any discipline.
Join the MSc program with an honours degree in any field and gain eligibility for GBC status, which typically demands a three-year psychology honours degree.
Acquire foundational knowledge across psychology's core domains: biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and individual differences.
Learn in a top-20 UK Psychology department, where 83% of research was classified as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
This program perfectly suits career changers entering psychology or international graduates seeking BPS-approved qualification conversion.
Full-time duration: 1 year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This programme is ideal if youre wishing to make a career change into psychology, or if you have overseas qualifications and wish to convert your psychology degree into one approved by the BPS.
Bachelor (honours) degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject area. However, we would also consider applicants with a 2:2 level who can demonstrate previous studies or professional experience related to psychology, research methods or statistics.
GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy.
To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our UCAS tariff and entry requirements glossary.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.
If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 6.5 overall.
TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Bachelor (honours) degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject area. However, we would also consider applicants with a 2:2 level who can demonstrate previous studies or professional experience related to psychology, research methods or statistics.
GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy.
To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our UCAS tariff and entry requirements glossary.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.
If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 6.5 overall.
TOEFL IBT 90
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
16,500