June 09, 2026
This MSc is a fast-track route suitable for appropriately qualified individuals who do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology but who wish to study core areas of the subject and pursue a career in this area.
The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This is necessary if you wish to become a chartered psychologist. The programme is also suitable if you have a previous degree in psychology (from a home or overseas institution) that is not recognised by the BPS, and it may also be of interest to health and social care professionals with some background in psychology at degree level. The programme will provide you with a broad scientific education in psychology with a strong grounding in theories and research methods, and explores how psychological research is conducted, analysed and reported.
It is delivered through a series of guided learning exercises, culminating in an independent research project. You will receive carefully designed academic support throughout the programme. You will develop a strong understanding of psychology as a discipline and acquire a range of skills, including critical thinking and analytical and research skills. On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to evaluate, interpret and integrate arguments, evidence and empirical findings. These skills are key to psychology as a discipline and also suitable for a diverse range of employment opportunities.
If you choose to go on to further study, we also run Master’s programmes, including MSc Therapeutic Counselling, which is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc Research Methods in Psychology and an MSc by Research.
