MSc Psychology (Online) at Birmingham City University

Interested in a psychology postgraduate course? Our fully online, BPS-accredited MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for those without a psychology background, enabling you to earn a recognised Master’s qualification and progress towards chartered psychologist status. The course covers core psychological theories, research and practical skills in a more flexible and inclusive manner that enables you to study around different commitments.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year distance learning; 2 years distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Interested in a psychology postgraduate course? Our fully online, BPS-accredited MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for those without a psychology background, enabling you to earn a recognised Master’s qualification and progress towards chartered psychologist status. The course covers core psychological theories, research and practical skills in a more flexible and inclusive manner that enables you to study around different commitments. Modules include Applied Social Psychology, Brain and Cognition, Lifespan and Development, Psychopathology and Individual Differences, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, Dissertation.

Career pathways

To pursue a career as a professional psychologist further training at MSc and or doctorate level is required. This can lead to employment in the areas of: GBC graduates who do not wish to pursue a career in Professional Psychology also enter into employment areas such as, recruitment consultancy, human resources, civil service, researcher and data analyst, Improving Access

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