Psychological Studies (Conversion) (Taught)

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• You will study the fundamental and specialised theories, principles and concepts, which are informed by developments at the forefront of research in psychology.

• You will utilise a significant range of skills, techniques, practices and materials, which are associated with psychology.

• This is a conversion degree for students who have no previous studies in the area of psychology. You will have the opportunity of a change in direction, to pursue a career, either academic or professional, in psychology.

• Successful completion of this programme makes you eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC).

• Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take seven core and three optional courses, followed by a research project/dissertation. You will also be allocated an academic supervisor to advise you on your individual research project. Please check the FAQs for more information.

Core courses
Cognitive Psychology (PGT Conv)
Developmental Psychology (PGT Conv)
Individual Differences (PGT Conv)
Physiological Psychology (PGT Conv)
Research Methods 1 (PGT Conv)
Research Methods 2 (PGT Conv)
Social Psychology (PGT Conv)
Dissertation (PGT Conv)

Optional courses
Applied Qualitative Methods (PGT Conv)
Clinical Health Psychology (PGT Conv)
Current Issues In Psychology (PGT Conv)
Educational Psychology (PGT Conv)
Perception And Visual Cognition 3PS
Professional Skills 3PS
Psychology of Adult Learning (IMAESC)