Psychology (Conversion)

Entry requirements

We usually require a minimum 2:1 Honours degree. No specific subjects are required.

Please note, that for the optional module Special Educational Needs: Teaching and Learning and, in some circumstances, research projects as part of a dissertation, students will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Intended for graduates who wish to obtain a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree
• Gain an understanding of the core areas of psychology from experts in their field, as required by the BPS
• Benefit from the combined expertise of academics in Psychology and the Graduate School of Education
• Provides the training to enable you to work as a psychologist in a variety of fields
• Choose from a range of modules and opportunities to specialise in clinical or educational psychology

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. BPS accreditation confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

This programme is specifically designed for graduates who have not previously taken a psychology degree. You will be able to study at a Russell Group university and obtain a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology degree and gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS that will allow you to work as a psychologist in a variety of different fields (e.g, education, clinical, forensic, organisational).

The programme offers general training in social, biological, cognition and developmental psychology and personality and individual differences, as required by the BPS, but also provides the opportunity to specialise in clinical or educational psychology. You will have the option to choose from a wide range of modules across the field of psychology.

Studying MSc Psychology Conversion, you will also have the opportunity to conduct high-quality research and work with academics who are experts in their field.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degree (eg MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. These scholarships are worth 20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme of study in 2025/26. Full details can be found here.

*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.