Psychology

Entry requirements

Students should normally possess a good honours degree (upper second classification or better) in any subject including 60 credits of study in psychology.

Months of entry

October

Course content

This programme offers the opportunity to develop your career potential by studying the application of psychology within the modern workplace. You will develop your understanding of issues such as special educational needs and disability, criminality, mental health and dementia and will have a greater understanding of working with and supporting a variety of different people.

Through the programme you will study the key areas of psychology including cognitive, biological, developmental, social, individual differences and psychological research methods. In addition to your dissertation you will have the opportunity to complete an additional independent project. We will support you to make this a topic of your choice with most application to your future career.

The programme is delivered in small groups, through a wide range of teaching and learning activities. The assessments not only review your knowledge but offer the opportunity to develop skills for the modern workplace.

Information for international students

International students need to have obtained a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip