MSc Psychology

Course overview

This is a Psychology conversion Master's, meaning it is particularly designed for students whose bachelor's degree is not in Psychology, or whose Psychology degree was not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You study major areas of psychology such as cognitive, developmental and social psychology, alongside research methods and statistics. You also complete your own psychological research project/dissertation. The course is BPS-accredited against the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£23,875 / year

Initial deposit

£6,000

Country

England

Campus

Colchester Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2:2 UK degree or international equivalent, in any subject. • The course is not intended for applicants who already have a BPS-accredited Psychology degree. • English: IELTS 7.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component, if English isn't your first language. • Essex notes that international qualifications vary by country, so applicants may need to confirm their specific qualification requirements with the university.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship - 5000 GBP (2:2) Early Bird - 1000 GBP reimbursement on enrollment

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Course modules

• Psychology Research Project: Independent research project on a psychological topic. • Brain and Behaviour: How the brain and biological processes influence behaviour. • Personality & Individual Differences: Personality, intelligence and differences between individuals. • Psychology of Health: Psychological and social factors affecting health and illness. • Developmental Psychology: How people develop cognitively, socially and emotionally. • Cognitive Psychology: Memory, attention, perception, language and thinking. • Statistics in Psychology: Statistical methods used to analyse psychological research. • Social Psychology: How people’s thoughts and behaviour are influenced by others. • Research Methods: How to design, conduct and evaluate psychological research.