MSc Psychology (Conversion)

What you will study

As a student of this programme, you will study 6 core taught modules advised by the British Psychological Society, focusing on a range of key areas which are normally covered in undergraduate psychology degrees.

MODULES

• Research in Psychology 1 
  
• Personality and Individual Differences 
  
• Cultural and Community Psychology 
  
• Research in Psychology 2 
  
• Social and Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive and Biological Psychology 

Alongside the above modules, you will also complete an academic research project with the support of a supervisor, and explore conceptual and historical issues in psychology.

The order of the modules you study is dependent on the year you start your course. Students will study three modules per academic year, and complete their research project alongside their second-year modules.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry requirements & applying

The application deadline for the 2024 intake was August 5th, 2024. Applications for the 2025 intake will be available in due course.

Applicants will need to have completed and passed a bachelor’s degree in any subject prior to enrolling on the programme. Ideally, applicants will have at least a 2:1, although students with a 2:2 with relevant work experience will also be considered.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a keen interest in learning about key psychological theories and possess the ability to undertake a piece of research.

We welcome people from a range of different subject backgrounds to apply. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview, which can also take place via an online video conferencing platform such as MS teams if you do not live locally to the university. 

Teaching & Assessment

Students will be expected to attend three teaching days and a May Day on campus each year. During this contact time, students can meet each other to build a student community, interact with lecturer’s and receive face-to-face tuition and tutorials and gain experience of formal lectures and seminars.

Study at home will include reading, the completion of set assignments, the viewing of webinar material and engagement in online forum discussions.

Assignments include the completion of essays, reports, poster presentations, oral presentations and coursework.

Teaching & Learning

Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

Career prospects

Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

This course would be ideal for those who wish to progress onto formal training to become a psychologist, or who wish to pursue a career in academia in psychology.

Fees & funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our postgraduate fees.

Programme specification

You can see the full programme specification here.