MSc Psychology Conversion at University of the Highlands and Islands

This BPS-accredited MSc Psychology Conversion is delivered mainly online and gives graduates from any subject a broad and critical grounding in psychological theory and practice. It covers biological, individual differences, cognitive, social and developmental psychology with research methods and statistical analysis, and ends with a substantial research project or dissertation. Graduates are eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.

Duration: 18 months full-time; 3 years part-time (structured)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert modules include Advance research methods plus two of the core modules (such as Social and evolutionary psychology or Developmental psychology: birth to death). PgDip modules include Cognitive psychology and intelligence and Behavioural neuroscience. The MSc adds a research project/dissertation. A one-day online induction in August and a four-day residential in Inverness in late March are compulsory.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society, which allows progression to further masters study in specialised vocational areas of psychology or to posts requiring an undergraduate psychology degree.

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