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MSc Psychology (Accredited Conversion Course) University of Stirling
Introduction
This intensive Masters Psychology conversion course is aimed at students who have a degree in another subject and would like to 'convert' to Psychology.
Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and sits at the cutting edge of inter-disciplinary scientific research. After introducing Psychology to you as a biological and social science, we will cover topics as diverse as brain functioning, child development, and social behaviour. You will also develop your research skills with our specifically designed modules in research methods. You will get hands-on experience designing and conducting experiments, working in high-end specialist labs and in our on-site kindergarten, the only such facility in the UK. You will develop a deep knowledge and understanding of mind and behaviour, coupled with excellent practical and transferable skills, all of which will offer you a wide and diverse choice of careers.
The course is delivered by what the British Psychological Society (BPS) commended as a proactive, approachable, and engaged programme team. The BPS also recognised not only our approach to teaching, which help students’ personal and professional development, but also our personalised system of student support and feedback, which helps to nurture a close-knit academic community.
The course includes a four week placement to broaden your practical experience in psychology. You will carry out a six month independent empirical research project under the supervision of a leading academic specialist. After completing the course, you will be able to apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society on a graduate basis. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
#2 100% of our research impact and environment, and 87% of our overall research in Psychology is classed as world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
#3 We’re ranked 2nd in Scotland and top 10 in the UK for Psychology (National Student Survey 2022)
Curriculum
The course consists of different modules designed to provide training in the fundamentals of Psychology and Psychological Research Methods:
- Cognition and the Human Brain
- The Development of the Self in the Social World
- Quantitative Analysis Methods in Psychological Research
- Qualitative Analysis Methods in Psychological Research
- Practical placement
- Dissertation
Professional accreditations
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Work placements
The course includes a four week placement to broaden your practical experience in psychology. You will carry out a six month independent empirical research project under the supervision of a leading academic specialist.
Course director
Dr Dimitrios Kourtis
+44 (0)1786 466979