MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Birkbeck, University of London

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for non-psychology graduates or graduates with a non-accredited psychology degree. It provides you with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS which is essential for pursuing career paths in a range of recognised psychology professions.

Faculty: School of Psychological Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will learn the key principles of psychological theory, including: neuroscience developmental psychology attention and performance learning memory and cognition individual differences and social psychology. You will also develop practical skills in research methodology, including the formulation of hypotheses, designing and reporting experiments, qualitative methods and subject-specific IT skills. Compulsory modules include a 10,000-word dissertation due in August (60 credits)..

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in areas including psychology, education, human resources and management. Possible professions include: clinical psychologist/counselling psychologist, user experience (UX) researcher, education lecturer, market researcher, human resources officer, academic or business researcher.

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