MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Eager to switch career paths? Interested in the secrets of the human brain and behaviour? Want to take your first step towards becoming a psychologist?

Faculty: Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study all the core areas of psychology as specified and required by the British Psychological Society for the accreditation of conversion courses. Examine the nature of personality and individual differences, including intelligence, developmental patterns and changes in social and cognitive abilities, interpersonal behaviour and the impact of social contexts on behaviour. Explore cognitive language and biological psychology. Compulsory modules include Biological Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Personality and Individual Differences; Research Methods and Data Analysis; Social Psychology.

Career pathways

The MSc Psychology Conversion is accredited with the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided the minimum mark of at least 50% is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a subject other than Psychology. You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). This should either be in a subject other than psychology or a psychology degree which does not confer eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society. You may also be required to provide further information during a phone call with our academic team. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/psychology-msc/

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