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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It is designed for graduates with an Honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, or a non-accredited Honours degree psychology, who wish to make a career change and study psychology. Building upon your previous knowledge and experience, the course allows you to gain your first qualification in psychology and take the first step towards becoming a psychologist. The course also allows you to gain a range of skills and extensive knowledge of psychology, which could enhance your employability and benefit your existing or future non-psychology career. Our Masters degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that on completion of the course you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. This in turn offers the possibility of pursuing a career or further postgraduate education in psychology.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    127th

  • Campus address

    Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    113th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    136 62%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    115th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    60th

    2

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