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Master of Psychology Conversion

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A BPS-accredited one-year MSc for graduates of other subjects moving into psychology.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Psychology Conversion can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Further professional training in clinical
Counselling
Educational
Forensic and health psychology
Careers in psychology

Curriculum

One-year full-time
BPS-accredited programme. Modules include statistical literacy for psychological science
Qualitative psychology in practice
Brain body and mind
Research and issues in applied psychology
Further psychology modules and a research project
Successful students gain the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£32,580 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£43,407 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.