Psychological Studies (Conversion)

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Psychology

About this course

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will study the fundamental and specialised theories, principles and concepts, which are informed by developments at the forefront of research in psychology.

  • You will utilise a significant range of skills, techniques, practices and materials, which are associated with psychology.

  • This is a conversion degree for students who have no previous studies in the area of psychology. You will have the opportunity of a change in direction, to pursue a career, either academic or professional, in psychology.

  • Successful completion of this programme makes you eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).

  • Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take seven core and three optional courses, followed by a research project/dissertation. You will also be allocated an academic supervisor to advise you on your individual research project. Please check the FAQs for more information.

    Core courses Cognitive Psychology (PGT Conv) Developmental Psychology (PGT Conv) Individual Differences (PGT Conv) Physiological Psychology (PGT Conv) Research Methods 1 (PGT Conv) Research Methods 2 (PGT Conv) Social Psychology (PGT Conv) Dissertation (PGT Conv)

    Optional courses Applied Qualitative Methods (PGT Conv) Clinical Health Psychology (PGT Conv) Current Issues In Psychology (PGT Conv) Educational Psychology (PGT Conv) Perception And Visual Cognition 3PS Professional Skills 3PS Psychology of Adult Learning (IMAESC)

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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