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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Birkbeck, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our MSc provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary psychological theory and research, designed to provide the Graduate Basis for Registration to the British Psychological Society (conversion course).

The course provides opportunities for you to develop knowledge and understanding of:

key principles of psychological theory, including perception, attention and performance, developmental psychology, learning, memory and cognition, social psychology, neuroscience and individual differences

practical skills in research methodology, including the formulation of hypotheses, designing and reporting experiments using a range of research methodologies, and subject-specific IT skills

transferable skills in critical thinking, learning how to evaluate hypotheses, presentation writing and delivery, and report and essay writing.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, education, human resources and management. Possible professions include:

clinical psychologist

further education lecturer

human resources officer

counsellor

careers adviser

educational psychologist.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Birkbeck, University of London

  • Campus address

    Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, Camden, WC1E 7HX, England

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