MSc Applied Psychology (Conversion)

This unique course is accredited to the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject who wishes to work towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

You study the essential core topics of individual difference, developmental, social, cognitive and biological psychology. You need to have studied these areas to gain BPS Graduate Membership, the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist specialising in a chosen area such as health, forensic, counselling, education or clinical.

Why choose this course?

• Study how psychology can be applied in daily life in the specific areas of health wellbeing and criminal behaviour
• Learn from an academic team who are members of the Research Centre for Applied Psychology
• Develop a critical awareness of the application of psychology to real-world issues
• Build a deep understanding of the role learning and memory play in our everyday lives
• Focus in more detail on the specialist areas of health and forensic psychology
• Gain the skills and expertise necessary to use the qualitative and quantitative methodologies commonly used by professional psychologists
• Benefit from access to a wide range of departmental facilities including eyetracking; KAT Walk omnidirectional VR slide mills; EEG recording equipment; and a driving simulator