MSc Psychology at University of the West of Scotland

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) . It is designed for graduates with an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, or a non-accredited Honours degree psychology, who wish to make a career change and study psychology. Building upon your previous knowledge and experience, the course allows you to gain your first qualification in psychology and take the first step towards becoming a psychologist.

Duration: 1 year full-time, typically 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Masters degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that on completion of the course you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This in turn offers the possibility of pursuing a career or further postgraduate education in psychology. You must complete the seven core modules below to achieve the MSc award. Modules include: Contemporary Social Psychology (core, 20 credits, Term 1), Research Methods in Psychology (core, 20 credits, Term 1), Developmental Psychology (core, 20 credits, Term 1), Cognition (core, 20 credits, Term 2), Biopsychology (core, 20 credits, Term 2), Psychology of Individual Differences (core, 20 credits, Term 2), MSc Psychology Research Dissertation (core, 60 credits, Terms 2 & 3).

Career pathways

Graduates from Psychology Conversion courses have continued postgraduate training in educational, clinical, forensic, health, counselling, and occupational psychology, pursued successful careers in education, business, health and the media, or progressed into PhD research. Possible roles include market research, personnel management, teaching, roles in the civil or health service, careers guidance and project management.

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