How are our personalities formed? Why is it important to evaluate psychological evidence from a critical perspective? Why are ethical considerations crucial when planning to undertake psychological research?
Explore the history of modern psychology, the development of social identity, and the workings of the human brain. Develop a critical understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Achieve Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.
Designed for students who have a degree without accreditation, our course accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) opens doors to various opportunities and further education within the field of psychology. We have derived the content for the programme from the BPS/QAA benchmark stipulations for Psychology.
Our innovative and diverse curriculum master’s level modular conversion course is delivered entirely online by e-learning and Virtual Learning Environme...
12 months full-time
24 months part-time for MSc
21 months part-time for PgDip
We deliver this course entirely online, from enrolment through to research project submission and you’ll study through e-learning and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
The MSc/PgDip Psychology (Conversion) is structured to be convenient to online learners. You’ll study four core units, as well as the core research project unit and option units.
If you study part-time, you will undertake all your core units in year one, with option units and the research project in year two.
Day-to-day, you might study a topic via a mini lecture or video presentation, discuss the content with fellow students on our online forums and chat spaces, read a few chapters from a core text, and undertake a variety of different learning activities, which are clearly indicated in the unit Moodle areas.
The core units are: Social Psychology and Individual differences; Research Methods in Psychology Cognitive and Biological Psychology; Lifespan and Atypical Development and Dissertation (MSc) or Empirical Project (PgDip).
As well as the core units, you’ll usually study two option units (one on the PgDip route). These focus on professional skills and introduce you to areas of psychology you could specialise in when you graduate.
Some of the option units we’ve run in previous years include Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Conceptual, and Historical Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health Psychology, Coaching Psychology, and Clinical Neuroscience. For each specialist unit, you’ll learn from lecturers with expertise in these areas of Psychology.
All content is delivered remotely, so you won’t need to attend our campus in Manchester city centre for this course. However, support is provided throughout the course, by each of the Unit Leads, through Moodle and Microsoft Teams.
You’ll also have a personal tutor, who provides you with both academic and personal support throughout the course.
To help you study at masters level, we organise a number of online skills sessions in areas such as critical writing, literature review, and career options. You can also access these facilities on-campus if you wish.
Whether you've already made your decision about what you want to study, or you're just considering whether postgraduate study is right for you, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about postgraduate student life at Manchester Met.
We offer:
Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
In accordance with the British Psychological Society's requirements, applicants are required to hold a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree (or international equivalent).
Applicants to the MSc route need not have studied any psychology before.
Applicants to the PgDip route must have studied 60 credits of psychology at Level 4 or above. Transcripts will be reviewed by the admissions team and/or admissions tutor to assess eligibility. If you have any questions, contact the Psychology admissions team on [email protected].
What to Include in Your Personal Statement
The personal statement should clearly discuss the following points:
In addition, your personal statement will be evaluated on the strength of academic writing and clarity of communication.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Distance learning fee: £1056 per 20 credits studied per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Distance learning fee: £2056 per 20 credits studied per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of study provided the course is completed in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £400
All of the e-books and journals required for the course are available from the library. Students will need a computer or laptop (Chromebooks are not advisable since they do not always support the necessary software) and a headset to facilitate their learning.
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist in the UK which means that you can continue with further study to specialise in a particular field of psychology, including postgraduate and Doctoral study.
Depending upon the field of psychology you choose to specialise in the future, some of the places you might work in are local authorities, social services, prisons, sports clubs, the NHS or private hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, corporate sector and civil services.
For further information about psychology careers, please consult the British Psychological Society.
This course is now closed to new applications for September 2024 entry.
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