This conversion course is for students who wish to pursue a career in psychology but who have an undergraduate degree in another subject, or have a Psychology degree that isn’t accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Our Psychology MSc conversion course covers all core areas of psychology as defined by the BPS, and successful completion of the course will make you eligible to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS. You’ll also be able to choose a specialist option module. You can complete the course in one academic year, between September and July, enabling you to apply for work or further study in the September following enrolment. You’ll receive high levels of support from our staff, including our award-winning technicians, and will benefit from the lab facilities at our multi-million pound Science Centre, including: The Psychological Human Sciences Suite (including EEG, galvanic skin response, hormone assessment and pain stimulation) Cognitive Laboratories and Observation Suites (with eye-tracking and specialist software, video and audio recording facilities) Our staff research activity underpins the course delivery, with many modules reflecting their interests and expertise. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Psychology
Which department am I in?
School of Psychology, Sport and Exercise
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£17,460.00 (US$ 22,548)
per year
Accommodation - Swan Classic (Standard Ensuite room) - £175/week, including bills
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Stoke-on-Trent Campus
College Road, University Quarter,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST4 2DE, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Youll normally need: A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology not accredited by the BPS or A minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a discipline other than Psychology.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.