Entry requirements
Note for international and European applicants: details of how your qualification compares to the published academic entry requirements can be found on our Country Specific Entry Requirements page.
To be considered for this Masters degree you will need:
- An initial degree (a minimum of a 2.1) in any discipline to include grade C/4 in GCSE Maths or Swansea University recognised equivalent
- A well written and structured personal statement
- If English is not your first language you will need to have a minimum of IELTS 7, with a minimum of 6.5 in all domains, or a University approved equivalent, prior to starting the programme.
Applicants who are not first-language English speakers must provide one of the following qualifications:
Months of entry
September
Course content
Are you a graduate with a degree in a different field but have a passion for psychology. The MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme is your gateway to a new career. This course is tailored for individuals who wish to transition into the field of psychology.
The course confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society, which is a prerequisite for careers in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology and many other professional psychologist roles.
This MSc covers all the core areas of psychology, including:
- Cognitive Psychology: Understand the workings of the human mind
- Social Psychology: Explore how individuals influence and are influenced by others
- Developmental Psychology: Study the psychological growth and changes across the lifespan
- Biological Psychology: Learn about the biological underpinnings of behaviour
- Individual Differences: Investigate the diverse aspects of personality and intelligence
- Research Methods: Master the techniques and methodologies crucial for psychological research
In addition, this course offers students cutting-edge insights into psychological theory and practice through our unique "masterclass" approach. You will engage directly with dozens of expert psychological researchers and practitioners, discussing the latest developments in psychology. You'll also complete a dissertation, guided by experienced faculty, conducting original research in a contemporary field.
Why study Psychology (Conversion) at Swansea
The programme combines expertise from academics and practitioners who are actively involved in research and professional practice across various fields of psychology, ensuring that the programme content is relevant, up-to-date and evidence-based.
Our experience of translating our science from research into real-world impact for society directly benefits our students as it informs our course content. In the latest research assessment, 100% of our research was considered internationally excellent in terms of our impact (REF2021).
Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a high-density electroencephalography (EEG) suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus more than 20 all-purpose research rooms.
Your Psychology (Conversion) experience
Based in the School of Psychology, the programme adopts a student-centred and evidence-based approach to teaching and learning, using a variety of methods, such as lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, online resources, and independent study. The programme also fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students are encouraged to collaborate, participate, and engage with diverse perspectives and experiences.
The course emphasises the integration of theory and practice, preparing you to apply your knowledge to real-world problems and contexts. You'll learn to connect psychological principles with contemporary research in related areas and explore various professional psychology pathways.
Fees and funding
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.
If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.
To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.
Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.
We also have a range of Taught Master's Scholarships available.
