The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It is designed for graduates with an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, or a non-accredited Honours degree psychology, who wish to make a career change and study psychology. Building upon your previous knowledge and experience, the course allows you to gain your first qualification in psychology and take the first step towards becoming a psychologist. The course also allows you to gain a range of skills and extensive knowledge of psychology, which could enhance your employability and benefit your existing or future non-psychology career. Our Masters degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that on completion of the course you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This in turn offers the possibility of pursuing a career or further postgraduate education in psychology.
Which department am I in?
Education and Social Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£16,275.00 (US$ 21,018)
per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Paisley Campus
High Street,
Paisley,
Renfrewshire,
PA1 2BE, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
You will require an Honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject area, or a non-accredited psychology Honours degree.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.