Psychology (Conversion) (Taught)

Designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for those transitioning into the field of psychology, this programme delves into key psychological theories and methodologies under the guidance of experienced educators, while offering a prestigious accreditation by the British Psychology Society (BPS). As a psychology student, you will explore a fascinating subject that aims to understand why people behave in the way that they do by considering the complex interplay between biological, psychological, environmental, cultural and social influences on behaviour.

How you will learn
Our teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to form a foundation for your professional development in psychology. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and a research project.

What you will learn
You will be taught a range of modules spanning the breadth of psychology and the core components required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the Graduate Basis for Chartership. This academic discipline encompasses a wide range of subdisciplines and topics including:

• Social, cognitive, developmental psychology

• Cognitive neuroscience

• Research methods and data analysis

• How changes in the brain influence behaviour.

• Why false memories occur.

• Why people behave differently when they are in a group.

• How language influences thinking.

• How we learn to understand others' intentions.

• How psychological distress can be alleviated.

• Why we identify with some people and not others.

• How subconscious processes influence our behaviour.

• How our thinking develops as we grow from children to adults.

Research Methods and Data Analysis / Applied Psychology and Professional Skills / Social Psychology / Brain and Behaviour / Lifespan Development / Individual Differences, Health and Personality / Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology

Our Psychology MSc curriculum utilises a range of different assessment types and the assessment strategy reflects national educational requirements.

Assessment will be through a combination of written and oral examinations, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations and practical assessments.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS