MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Plymouth Marjon University

MSc Psychology is designed for students from non-psychology backgrounds and provides a breadth of knowledge in the theories and methods of psychological science. It will provide you with a platform to pursue a career in psychology, along with transferable skills and knowledge that can be used in many different settings. You will learn the theories of social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences psychology, and develop the skills to understand and apply the research on which these theories are based.

Faculty: Health & Wellbeing  |  Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: The brain & cognition, People & relationships, Development across the lifespan, Conceptual & historical issues in psychology, Theory & Method in Psychological Research, Empirical project.

Career pathways

Students engaging in the MSc Psychology (Conversion) are interested in careers as chartered psychologists, specialising in areas such as clinical, educational, health, sport, counselling, forensic, occupational, neuro or research psychology. Our accredited course provides eligibility for graduate basis for chartered membership of the BPS, this is the pathway to further professional psychology careers.

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