MSc Psychology (Conversion)
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 25,000 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for Overseas students; for UK students: £11,900
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum, designed to challenge the world view of individuals looking for a career change
Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in key psychological areas such as behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology
Join one of our research groups to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Get the experience needed to secure a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, a marker of expertise within the sector, and join the 100 percent of our postgraduate psychology graduates who go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
What You Will Study
We'll evolve your knowledge of the theories and practical applications of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on how psychology is applied in practice. You'll learn about the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, the biological bases of psychology, and individual differences. You'll explore the brain, behavior, personality , and psychopathology, building an understanding of the conceptual and historical issues in psychology.
You'll develop the research and statistical skills needed to conduct independent research projects under our expert supervision. You'll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and start or join existing projects on important topics in the field. We'll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support possible. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
Research Groups
You’ll be invited to join one of our research groups, where you’ll participate in discussions about research topics, findings, and publications, and you’ll benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world. We also have a host of external speakers who visit us and present their work, and a collection of seminars and workshops, allowing you to network with like-minded individuals.
Teaching
Your teaching will be delivered through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Laboratory-based practicals
- One-to-one supervision
- Online learning
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops.
Outside of these, you’ll be expected to carry out independent study, including coursework, essays, reading, and research.
There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand, and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programs based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75, or 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programs follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each program. These are all outlined in the program specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes
Year 1
Full-time
- Academic Research Training
- Brain and Behaviour With Research Methods
- Fundamental Concepts in Social Psychology With Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology With Research Methods
- Personality, Intelligence & Psychopathology
- Social and Cognitive Development With Research Methods
- Dissertation 8000-10000 Words
- Statistics and Data Analysis for the MSc in Psychology (Conversion)
Timetable
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester.
New students will receive their personalized timetable in Welcome Week, and in subsequent semesters, two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the Academic Hive.
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Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and event bookings, jobs, placements, and interactive development tools.
100 percent of our postgraduate psychology graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2023, HESA). Our alumni complete additional studies to take on roles as clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, occupational psychologists, and sport and exercise psychologists, in addition to counselors and therapists. They work for NHS trusts, healthcare organizations, and charities, amongst others.
The broad and transferrable skills that you’ll develop are also highly relevant in other fields, including advertising, consultancy, human resources, recruitment, and teaching. Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD, investigating an area of personal interest.
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