Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
Starts
January, May, September

Introduction

Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online is a Masters program taught at Brunel University Uxbridge, UK. Intake: January, May, September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Brunel University Uxbridge offers Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online. The programme covers cognitive, social, developmental, and biological psychology, plus individual differences. You study research methods and statistics in psychology, qualitative research methods in psychology, and related topics through modules such as Introduction to Psychological Science, Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology, and Empirical Psychology Project.

Brunel delivers the MSc through a virtual learning environment with course materials, recorded lectures, and interactive resources. Learning is asynchronous by default, with video lectures, discussion forums, and collaborative activities. Assessments use coursework and examinations, including written reports, statistical analyses, research design projects, qualitative research exercises, and in-class tests. The programme culminates in an Empirical Psychology Project based on original research.

The conversion MSc is designed for non-psychology graduates who need a qualification to enter the psychology profession. Brunel states that, with BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), you can progress to specialist postgraduate training in clinical, forensic, educational, occupational, or health psychology.

Modules

  • Introduction to Psychological Science
  • Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Individual Differences
  • Empirical Psychology Project

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online at Brunel University Uxbridge for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Brunel University Uxbridge.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Brunel University Uxbridge as pre-requiste for admission in Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A 2:2 UK Honours degree (or higher) or an equivalent international degree.

  • Applicants without a bachelor’s degree can still apply if they have at least 5 years of relevant work experience plus university studies equivalent to UK NQF Level 4 or higher. (Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all subscores)
  • Pearson (PTE): 59 overall (minimum 59 in all subscores)
  • TOEFL: 90 overall (minimum 20 in all subscores)
  • BrunELT: 63% overall (minimum 58% in all subscores)
  • Senior Secondary School certificate WAEC/WASSC, KCSE, MCSE, Indian Grade 12 Standard, or SPM Grade would be considered.

Courses Units

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Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.