About Psychology in University of West of Scotland

OVERVIEW

Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) is designed for those who possess an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, or a non-accredited psychology Honours degree and wish to specialise in psychology. It is professionally recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and represents the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.

Through the degree you will gain a scientific understanding of the mind, brain and behaviour. Key skills will be developed in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, which in turn will contribute to an understanding of the research and investigation process.

A strong applied focus reflects the teaching and research strengths of the psychology group, with emphasis on the importance of employability. We support students in developing and recognising both generic and transferable skills.

Professionally Recognised

The MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). On completion, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This in turn offers the possibility of pursuing a career pathway in psychology.

COURSE DETAILS

Our Masters degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that on completion of the course you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This in turn offers the possibility of pursuing a career pathway in psychology.

To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) you must complete six (20 credit) taught core modules as follows:

• Individual Differences in the Workplace (core, 20 credits)
• Research Methods in Psychology (core, 20 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (core, 20 credits)
• Cognition (core, 20 credits)
• Biopsychology (core, 20 credits)
• Advanced Social Psychology (core, 20 credits)

CAREER PROSPECTS

Jobs

The range of generic skills embedded in a psychology degree provides you with a wide variety of career options. These include roles in:

• Market research
• Personnel management
• Teaching
• Civil service
• Health service
• Research
• Careers guidance
• Project management

Further Study

You may continue postgraduate training in:

• educational psychology
• clinical psychology
• occupational psychology

Alternatively, you may wish to consider PhD / DClinPsy(ch) research.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students must have successfully completed at least one year of undergraduate study with recognized institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• TOEFL    :    78
• PTE         :    An overall score of 54 with no element below 51

University of West of Scotland Highlights 

University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.