Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any subject.

If you hold an accredited undergraduate psychology degree or have completed an accredited conversion course, you should instead consider one of the following courses:

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

Explore psychological theories, research methodologies and real-world applications to gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour, cognition and emotion. If you’re looking to pursue postgraduate professional training in psychology, this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course could be ideal to help you advance your career in the field.

Key topics include:

biological and cognitive psychology: understand the physical nature of the brain, its connections and computational models of human thought
social and individual differences: explore key facets of human behaviour (such as personality and relationships) for both the individual and at the group level
human development and diversity: examine human development from conception to end of life, with a focus on diversity
independent research and ethics: develop your skills as an independent researcher. Master research design, data collection, analysis and reporting to create a project that aligns with your research interests.

Why you should study this course

This BPS-accredited course is your first step towards a career in professional psychology practice. Course content has been designed to prepare you for further study in professional psychological practice (clinical, counselling, forensics, education and sport) or a career in marketing, human resources, artificial intelligence (AI) or computing.

Professional accreditation: successfully completing this course to the required standard of accreditation means you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is necessary for further professional doctoral-level study. See accreditation for more information.

Innovative learning tools and dedicated technicians: access a range of psychology-specific programmes to support your studies, including statistical software and research methods software. Our dedicated psychology technicians are on hand to support you in experiment design, data analysis and use of psychology lab equipment.

Expert teaching staff: learn from experienced professionals and researchers with strong industry links, including local schools, prison services, and clinical and counselling organisations. (Staff are subject to change.) Teaching is designed to reflect current trends and sector debates, ensuring a relevant and engaging learning experience.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.