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: This module will enable students to develop an appreciation of the research process and research methods, including an understanding of the considerations that underpin planning and designing research. You will gain a critical understanding of ethics and research conduct and for current debates in research. It will enable you to consider both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and gain practical data analysis skills and confidence.
  
• Personality and Individual Differences: You will examine the concepts of personality and intelligence (including emotional intelligence). This includes an appreciation of the ways in which these concepts influence human behaviour and individual differences in everyday life.  
  
• Cultural and Community Psychology: You will examine the psychological impact of cultural influence and community.  This module will evaluate the problems of biases and ethical issues in psychological research and application cross-culturally aswell as the issues relating to culture, diversity, and equality in psychology. 
  
• Research in Psychology 2: You will build on existing knowledge of the different approaches to data analysis, considering both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. It will develop practical data analysis skills and confidence in knowing what analysis method is relevant.  
  
• Social and Developmental Psychology: You will explore psychological concepts, theories, and models of lifelong human development. You will also learn about the psychological concepts, theories, and methods relevant to the study of social interactions, attitudes, and behaviours within social contexts.
• Cognitive and Biological Psychology: Physiology of the central nervous system and its evolution explaining human and animal behaviours, sleep and biological rhythms and pharmacology will be explored in this module. You will evaluate current knowledge of information processing and related behavioural outcomes in humans.
• Research Project: You will make an original contribution to the field of relevant psychology by designing, undertaking, and reporting (both written and oral) on a piece of research. The aim is to develop your research and report writing skills along with a level of expertise in your chosen area of investigation. 

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

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, mini student conference 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, podcasts, 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.