ObjectivesThe purpose of this programme is to enable students, whose first degree does not provide them with the necessary qualification for a career in psychology, to build on the transferable skills they have attained in their previous undergraduate degree in a related subject and provide them with the necessary level of study in psychology which is acceptable to the British Psychological Society.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Normally a good Honours degree or equivalent (2.1 classification or above). Applicants must have successfully undertaken study in psychology equivalent at least to a minimum of a pass grade at first-year University level).
Academic titleMSc Psychological Studies
Course descriptionThe programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice, together with opportunities to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests. It is anticipated that this approach will help you develop an enquiring, problem-oriented mind with sufficient awareness of critical research and applications in psychology to enable successful pursuit of careers in psychology and related disciplines. In addition, you will have a range of generic intellectual and practical skills including initiative, self-reliance and critical ability, which are easily adaptable to the needs of the labour market.
Content
Core courses
* Cognitive psychology
* Social psychology
* Psychobiology
* Developmental psychology
* Individual differences
* Conceptual and historical issues.