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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Stirling
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
There’s high demand for psychology graduates. Around 750,000 people work in psychology-related jobs in the UK (source: The British Psychological Society). This intensive Masters conversion course in psychology is for students who have an undergraduate degree in a different subject but want to access careers in psychology. The course covers biological and social aspects of psychology. It looks at topics such as brain functioning, child development, and social behaviour. Develop your research skills with our modules in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Specialist psychology facilities Get hands-on experience designing and conducting psychology experiments, working in our high-end labs. Our on-site Psychology Kindergarten is unique in the UK. It provides an outstanding facility for child development research and teaching. We have a new Lifespan Lab that focuses on understanding cognition, health and wellbeing from infancy through to old age. Laboratory space is also available for you to do: human electrophysiology research (mobile and lab-based EEG (electroencephalogram)), health research (including GSR (galvanic skin response) and heart rate monitoring), face research (including eye-tracking), vision research (including stereoscopic displays). Gain practical experience During a four-week placement in a relevant work or research setting, you'll gain real-world psychology experience. This will boost your employability. You'll also complete a six-month research project. You’ll choose a psychology topic, investigate a related issue, and find a solution. A great way to showcase your skills to potential employers. Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course After completing the MSc Psychology (accredited conversion course), you can apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Hear from recent Psychology students Watch this video to find out more about the student experience on the MSc Psychology.
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University information
University of Stirling
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University League Table
55th
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Campus address
University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
51st out of 118 3
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/ Max 205157 76%16th
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/ Max 10060.0 60%75th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.09 77%74th
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