MSc Psychology at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Are you a psychology graduate who wants to develop your knowledge even further or is particularly interested in a career in psychology? Completing the University of Bolton's MSc Psychology will support you to progress into more advanced study or graduate-level roles in professional areas of psychology that require doctoral-level study.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 30 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Psychological and Social Research: Review, Evaluation and Design; Quantitative Inquiry 1; Qualitative Inquiry; Quantitative Inquiry 2; Advanced Social and Cognitive Neuroscience; Social Neuroscience Techniques; Social Neuroscience Laboratory Practical; Foundations of Positive Psychology; Positive Psychology in Practice; Critical Positive Psychology; Psychology Dissertation; Current Debates in Psychology.

Career pathways

The University of Bolton's MSc Psychology is for psychology graduates who wish to develop their knowledge to an advanced level or are particularly interested in enhancing their skill set in preparation for a career in psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an upper second class (2.1) honours degree (or above) in Psychology, which is accredited by the British Psychology Society for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you have a lower second class (2:2) honours degree in Psychology, you may be accepted to the programme following a successful interview. We may also ask you to provide a portfolio of your work as part of the application process. We'll also be happy to consider your application if you're a graduate of an alternative but related degree (for instance, nursing or health and social care). We'll require you to attend an interview, and we may ask you to provide a portfolio of your work to help determine your suitability for the course. Relevant work experience can also provide an advantage. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 30 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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