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Psychology MSc or PGDip or PGCert

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

We have designed this conversion course for students who want to become professional psychologists. Our Psychology MSc is ideal if you are a graduate of a subject other than psychology, or a psychology graduate whose undergraduate degree is not professionally recognised. You will gain a qualification in psychology that:

confers eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
establishes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

You will develop a grounding in key theories, methods and the practice of psychology in the core areas of:

  • development psychology
  • cognitive psychology
  • biological psychology
  • individual differences
  • social psychology
  • historical and conceptual issues
  • psychological health and disorders
  • research paradigms
  • methods and measurement techniques
  • statistical and qualitative analysis.

The integration of theory, research and practice, apparent throughout the course, will enable you to put your knowledge into practice to conduct a piece of hands-on, independent research.

Career prospects

For many of our students, their MSc is a stepping-stone to professional training for careers in psychology (e.g. educational, occupational or clinical psychology). Some choose to continue their academic studies, progressing to specialised masters courses or PhD research. Others have told us they have applied the skills and knowledge they have learnt in varied settings including the hospitality industry, the charitable sector and publishing. In addition to the development of broad psychological literacy in terms of knowledge and skills as required by the BPS, successful graduates of this course are equipped with interpersonal, practical, communication and analytical skills which are indispensable for many careers, within or outside of psychology.

The Psychology Team offer many opportunities for students to enhance their experience and knowledge of career/training possibilities in order to refine and support their future choices. For example, students have the opportunity to work as research assistants with one of the academic researchers on a diverse range of research projects, learn about the ongoing research and research equipment used in our research labs, get involved with volunteering for local charities and organisations with which we have links or attend our regular careers talks and lively research seminars. In regular meetings with their Academic Adviser, students are encouraged to think about their skill sets (including transferable skills developed from the course), career plans and training/experience needs, advised about ways to progress and offered practical help with applications for future training and employment.

Students can also exit with Pgcert/Pgdip awards.

Which department am I in?

Psychology, Health and Professional Development

Study options

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£16,750.00 (US$ 21,094) per year
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

23 September 2024

Venue

Headington Campus

Gipsy Lane,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX3 0BP, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You must normally have the following qualifications and evidence of being engaged in recent study: an upper second-class or first-class honors degree awarded by a recognised institution of higher education in the UK or overseas. Students will also be considered with: a lower second class honors degree AND 60 CATS (Credit Accumulative Transfer Scheme) credits in Psychology. You must have achieved an average of 60% in these credits. Credits can be gained from a recognized institution of higher education. Applicants who, as a result of qualifications or experience or both, can demonstrate knowledge and capabilities equivalent to those possessed by holders of the qualifications listed above, may in exceptional circumstances be admitted with dispensation from the requirement to possess those qualifications and may apply for consideration of their portfolio by the admissions committee. For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Oxford Brookes University

Excellent graduate outcomes, with over 95 per cent of Oxford Brookes students in employment or further study within six months of graduating.

  • The UK’s top modern university (QS rankings)
  • GBP 220 million in development from 2015 – 2025
  • 94% of research internationally recognised
  • Located in the famous city of Oxford, one hour from London

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