MSc Psychology at Ulster University

Programme overview

A fully online, BPS-accredited conversion MSc in Psychology open to graduates from any discipline. It is taught online and covers the core areas of psychology, providing eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Faculty: Faculty of Life and Health Sciences | Department: School of Psychology | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychobiology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Mental Health, Individual Differences, Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Clinical, educational, forensic, health and occupational psychology; teaching; mental health practitioner; counselling; research; PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2.2 honours degree in any subject; or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,990 for the whole programme (2026/27). Stated for Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status students; period as shown not specified on page, so treat with care Source

Intake: September 2026

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