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Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online

Study Method
Online
Institution
Brunel University London
Recognition
British Psychological Society
Start Date
September 2020, January 2021, May 2021

Course overview

The Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online has been created for students and working professionals from non-psychology backgrounds, who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical applications of psychological sciences and their impact on society.

As a graduate, you’ll have acquired important transferable skills at an advanced level, such as research design, data analysis, and report preparation, whilst also building a solid basis to pursue a career as a professional psychologist through further study within the discipline (e.g. PhD, ClinPsyD, DEdPsy).

Brunel online during the Covid-19 pandemic

We’d like to reassure you here at Brunel that under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as a dedicated provider of online learning, we will continue to offer you the resources and guidance you need to study your online programme successfully, with the best online support possible.

All start dates for 2020 are going ahead as scheduled. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about studying your degree online with Brunel. Contact our team using the form below.

All of us here at Brunel hope that you are taking the most recent government advice in order to stay safe and healthy. We wish you and your loved ones all the best throughout this difficult time.

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Job outcomes

Careers in:

  • Clinical psychology
  • Media
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Law enforcement
  • Finance
  • Health
  • Education
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What you'll learn

  • See the bigger picture: Develop a critical awareness of historical and contemporary perspectives in psychology.
  • Draw meaning from data: Build advanced analytical skills and learn how to interpret data and results effectively.
  • Communicate big ideas: Learn how to compose written and oral presentations and deliver ideas with confidence.
  • Understand real-world context: Develop your knowledge of major theories and empirical studies in psychology, and how they have impacted society.
  • Conduct ground-breaking research: Design rigorous research projects to examine and evaluate contemporary psychological theories.
  • Evaluate and test hypotheses: Apply the most appropriate statistical tests to your research data and critically evaluate the findings of published studies.

Recognition

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Accredited by the British Psychological Society

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time

Entry requirements

  • Lower second class (2:2) (or above) UK Honours undergraduate degree in any subject, or international equivalent
  • A minimum grade of C in GCSE-level mathematics, or equivalent qualification
  • Non-native speakers of English need at least 6.5 overall in IELTS (with no less than 6 in any one component), or an equivalent English language qualification
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Course features

  • Skills to make an impact: Problem-solving, making critical judgments, personal planning, project management, and effective written and verbal communication.
  • Guidance from world-renowned academics: Over 50 years of world-leading research. Highly rated for excellence in teaching and learning by the QAA.
  • Your virtual campus: Study from any location and build connections with like-minded professionals worldwide.
  • Brunel+ Award: Students can gain recognition for the extra-curricular activities they participate in during their studies.
  • Brunel PDC (Professional Development Centre): Our careers service helps students develop the skills and experience needed to stand out in the international job market.
  • Open Library: Online students will have full access to Brunel’s digital library of books, articles, and other electronic resources.

Subjects

All modules are worth 15 credits

Core Modules
Introduction to Psychological Sciences (0 credits)
Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Biological Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences
Empirical Psychology Project (60 credits)
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Payment options

Course fees – £9,525

  • Payment plans/instalments available
  • Funding with Student Finance England:
  • Study loans available: Loans are available for an amount of up to £10,906 towards your study costs. It will be at your discretion to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs. Please note that you must meet the eligibility requirements to qualify. If your course lasts for more than a year, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your course.
  • Residency requirements: Applicants must meet the following residency requirements. You must be a UK national resident in England or Wales only or an EU national resident in England on the first day of the first academic year but within the EEA throughout the preceding three years.
  • Master’s degree qualification: The Engineering Management MSc online is classified as a master’s degree course which makes it eligible for funding if you intend to complete the programme within two years. If you have previously studied a professional certificate or diploma, you can still qualify as long as this is your first master’s course.
  • Repayment terms: Loans are repayable once you earn over £21,000 per annum and will be repaid over a maximum of 30 years. For information about interest rates and other key information, please visit the Student Finance England website.
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About Brunel University London

Brunel University London proudly takes its name from one of the great British engineers of the 19th century, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Our alumni continue to follow in his footsteps in civil engineering today, as well as going on to work across a range of manufacturing, service, and government sectors around the world.

In the spirit of our namesake, excellence, innovation and entrepreneurialism is at the heart of everything we do here at Brunel. As a diverse, forward-thinking university, we are proud to be ranked in the top 60 universities worldwide for the number of international students (QS World University Rankings 2020), and 34th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).