MSc Psychology, MSc

Regent's University London, the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 10000 per year	GBP 10000 per year

About MSc Psychology, MSc - at Regent's University London

The MSc Psychology* covers all of the key sub disciplines of psychology, and provides extensive training in research skills related to psychology.

This programme will provide you with a broad overview of the subject, promoting critical appraisal in relation to psychological models, theories and methodologies.

You will conduct practical research exercises and will produce a substantial research-based dissertation in an area of psychology of your choice.

This course will be accredited by the British Psychological Society and therefore confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).**

*This programme is subject to validation which means the content of the programme may differ from the current offering, post final validation

**Subject to accreditation

Why should I choose this programme?

The programme is designed to deliver a thorough grounding of all core areas of psychology, ensuring that successful graduates are able to pursue their chosen field of psychology upon completion.

It is likely that you will want or need the GBC in order to pursue your chosen career within psychology or you have decided to change careers into psychology.

Key components of the programme include:

Social, cognitive, developmental, bio-evolutionary and cultural psychology with comprehensive research methods modules
Components include lectures, seminars and independent learning

Key skills, aims and objectives

Gain thorough grounding in required areas of psychology
Learn the skills needed to work and research effectively and independently
Gain a clear understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychology
Gain the ability to critically evaluate evidence, published literature and the ability to communicate this to others in a variety of formats
This programme can be completed in 1 year and includes a strong emphasis on cultural factors and a thorough grounding in research methods

Future opportunities

A BPS recognised qualification is essential for anyone wishing to pursue a career or further study in clinical or actively applied psychology.

Psychology as a subject is popular with employers across a range of areas from marketing through to civil service.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower-second class (2:2) UK honours undergraduate degree or its international equivalent from a recognised institution. In most cases English and Maths at GCSE level are required. Exceptional Entry: we welcome applications from candidates who do not meet the essential entry criteria outlined above. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must: Provide a 1000-word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for; Be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel. Other international qualifications, as recommended by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) will also be accepted. For those applicants whose mother tongue is not English, we also require evidence of English language proficiency. Please refer to our website for further details.

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