MSc Psychology Conversion at University of Kent

Programme overview

An online distance-learning conversion Master's for graduates without a psychology degree, accredited by the British Psychological Society and giving eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students learn from experts in forensic, clinical, cognitive, child and social psychology and can study full-time or part-time.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time; distance learning | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Child Development, Research Methodology and Statistics, Brain and Cognition, Mental Health, Personality and Social Psychology, Professional Research Skills for Psychologists and a Psychology Research Project. Assessment is by coursework, examinations and presentations plus a research report and dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as assistant psychologists in the NHS or continue towards chartered status as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists, or pursue doctoral study and academic careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK typical offer 2.2 or above. A first or second class honours degree in any subject that is not already accredited by the BPS (or equivalent). Recognition of prior experiential learning cannot be granted because of British Psychological Society restrictions. International applicants: English language at CEFR B2 (Good level); for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 overall with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 15,967 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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