MSc Psychology (Conversion Award) at Leeds Beckett University

If you have little or no experience of psychology, this course will give you the essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for a first step towards a career in this exciting field. You will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues in psychology. In preparation for

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Research Methods & Analysis A, Social Psychology, Research Methods & Analysis B, Neuroscience of Behaviour, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Dissertation for Master's, Biopsychology of Stress & Health, Clinical & Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this course is the first step to a career in one of the chartered areas of psychology, such as health, clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational, or sport and exercise psychology. Employability and career planning is emphasised and supported throughout your course and the research skills you’ll develop also provide an ideal preparation for studying a PhD.

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