MSc Applied Psychology at Robert Gordon University

The online MSc Applied Psychology conversion course is designed to allow those without a psychology undergraduate degree to develop the wide-range of subject-specific and generic skills required for a career as a professional Psychologist. It will enable you to scientifically study individuals, the mind and behaviour, to make a lasting positive impact on people and society. The flexible nature of the online Applied Psychology Master's course enhances your career development as it is tailored to your personal needs and professional requirements.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time (online learning); 24 months part-time (online learning); 36 months part-time (online learning)  |  Study mode: full-time (online learning); part-time (online learning)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

During this BPS accredited Psychology course, you’ll learn how to apply your thinking to examine the theories and practices that make up the professional knowledge in Psychology and build on these skills to become an independent researcher. Rather than just working within the key issues or debates in Psychology, you will be expected to examine the edges and boundaries of Psychology and understand how knowledge is constructed.

Career pathways

On graduation you will be equipped with a broad range of skills including the ability to: Solve problems and reason scientifically, Make critical judgements and evaluations. Demonstrate ethical awareness and sensitivity to contextual and interpersonal factors The online MSc Applied Psychology degree is a conversion course designed for those without an undergraduate degree in psychology.

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