MSc Psychology (Conversion course) at University of Winchester

Designed for graduates who have studied other subjects, our MSc Psychology (conversion course) engages students new to psychology with the key areas of social, biological, cognitive, developmental psychology and individual differences. We will also enable you to develop strong research and data analytic skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods. This will prepare you for carrying out your own independent psychology research project.

Department: Psychology Department  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Empirical Research Project, Applied skills for research and practice, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Psychology, Developmental and Social Psychology, Cognition, Biology and Individual Differences

Career pathways

Those wishing to pursue professional careers in psychology - such as clinical, educational, or occupational psychology - need to undertake further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist. Graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status, which is an entry requirement for many accredited postgraduate training courses in psychology. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

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