Applied Psychology (Conversion)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

Months of entry

October

Course content

This BPS-accredited conversion course is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject who now wants to take the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.

This unique course – accredited to the British Psychological Society (BPS) - provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to go on to develop a successful career in the field of psychology.

You study the essential core topics of individual difference, developmental, social, cognitive and biological psychology. You need to have studied these areas to gain BPS Graduate Membership, the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist specialising in a chosen area such as health, forensic, counselling, education or clinical.

Key features

• Gain the skills and expertise necessary to use the qualitative and quantitative methodologies commonly used by professional psychologists
• Explore intellectual functions, the biological basis of behaviour and the effects of impairments on the mind
• Successful completion of this course will allow you to register with the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a graduate member

Career opportunities

As a Graduate Chartered member of the BPS, you will be eligible to apply for doctorate psychology degrees to become a health, forensic, educational, counselling or clinical psychologist. You could also apply for graduate posts which will increase your chance of later going on to these specific pathways of psychology.

Areas you may study include:

• Biological and neuropsychological perspectives of behaviour
• Cognition and performance
• Developmental psychology
• Personality, intelligence and assessments
• Research methods

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Fees and funding

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