Psychology (Conversion) MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A British Psychological Society accredited master's for graduates who have not studied psychology, or hold an unaccredited psychology degree, covering the scientific study of the mind and behaviour.

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Psychological research methods, biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues, with a research dissertation supervised by an academic. Assessed through practical reports, essays, quizzes and exams.

Career pathways

Provides skills for a variety of fields including educational, forensic, clinical, health and occupational psychology pathways; an accredited psychology degree meets the BPS requirement for Graduate Basis for Chartership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class lower degree (or 50%, or GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0 for Ghanaian applicants) in any discipline; not for graduates who already hold a BPS-accredited degree. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year. Tuition for UK and Ireland students. 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year. Tuition, international. 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available)

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