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MSc Psychology (Conversion)
A BPS-accredited conversion masters for graduates without a psychology degree, giving eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. It suits those wanting to move into psychology careers or further professional training.
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Programme overview
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A BPS-accredited conversion masters for graduates without a psychology degree, giving eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. It suits those wanting to move into psychology careers or further professional training.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research design
- Statistical analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Evidence-based communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- People or wellbeing professional
- Further professional psychology training
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
12 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01The brain & cognitionPublished course content
- 02People & relationshipsPublished course content
- 03Development across the lifespanPublished course content
- 04Conceptual & historical issues in psychologyPublished course content
- 05Theory & Method in Psychological ResearchPublished course content
- 06Empirical projectPublished course content
- 07Nick ParrPublished course content
- 08Dawn GearyPublished course content
- 09Hazel DickinsonPublished course content
- 10This course is perfect if you're curious aboutPublished course content
- 11The British Psychological Society (BPS)Published course content
- 12Carina RobertsonPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:1 degree in any subject; not suitable for those who already hold a psychology bachelor's degree
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 minimum
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on marjon.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Plymouth Marjon University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.