Psychology (Conversion) MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

In this accredited conversion course, learn from passionate specialists and gain your grounding in cognitive, behavioural, social and developmental psychology. Psychology is a competitive field. To help you realise your career aspirations, we’ve designed this MSc with a strong focus on employability (and no need for any prior formal psychology education).

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Cognitive Psychology (Masters), Developmental Psychology (Masters), Ethics and the History of Psychology, Research Skills in Psychology, Research Dissertation, Advanced Research Skills in Psychology, Biological Psychology (Masters), Clinical Psychology in Practice (Masters).

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. You may also be considered for the course if you have other qualifications of equivalent standing. We also consider applicants who can show successful completion of at least three years' basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc. Subject-specific requirements: You can study this course if you do not have previous training in psychology and want to obtain a qualification that provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Memberships (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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