Psychology (Conversion)

University of Winchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Are you interested in becoming a Psychologist? Would you like to enhance your career opportunities with a scientific understanding of human behaviour? If so, then this course is for you. 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. You will engage with the latest research findings and psychological theories, and have the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant research culture at Winchester. On completion you will be able to apply your new psychological knowledge and skills to a range of professional and everyday contexts.

  • A postgraduate degree accreditation by the British Psychological Society*, providing the first step to becoming a psychologist (*subject to accreditation in 2024-25)

  • A vibrant research environment with opportunities to get involved with psychological research

  • High quality teaching, delivered by experts in their field of psychology

  • Study in a friendly and inclusive learning community. You will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, your own personal tutor, and one-to-one supervision for your dissertation.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Winchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Winchester

    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

    Course Details

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