MSc Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion) at University of West London

Would you like to fast-track your route to Chartered Psychologist status? This psychology conversion course is designed to make you eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) on graduation. Gaining GBC will be your first step to chartered status.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Psychology Conversion course will cover the core content you need to apply for GBC membership as a successful graduate. As this is a Masters-level psychology conversion course, you will also develop your critical thinking and the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and report psychological research, using a range of statistical as well as qualitative research techniques. Small tutor-led sessions will support the development of your academic skills, including the ability to use referencing and writing styles correctly. Modules include: Introduction to Research Methods; Development Across the Lifespan; Social and Cross-cultural Psychology; Cognition and Neuropsychology; Personality and Intelligence in Psychology; Brain Behaviour and Mind; Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates from this Masters in Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion) course can move into a variety of fields. Additionally, if you would like to take your studies further at UWL, you can find out more about MPhil and PhD courses with the specialised Graduate School. Job roles include: employment as a research or psychology assistant; PhD study; DClin Psychology or DEd Psychology training; human resource management; social sciences; counselling (with further training); education (with further training).

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