Psychological Studies (conversion)

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.

Applicants who have completed a BPS Accredited Undergraduate (Honours) Psychology programme in the UK will be over-qualified for this programme. To find out if a programme is BPS Accredited, you can search at https://portal.bps.org.uk/Accredited-Courses

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Psychological Studies is a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.

Why this programme

• You will study the fundamental and specialised theories, principles and concepts, which are informed by developments at the forefront of research in psychology.
• You will utilise a significant range of skills, techniques, practices and materials, which are associated with psychology.
• This is a conversion degree for students who have no previous studies in the area of psychology. You will have the opportunity of a change in direction, to pursue a career, either academic or professional, in psychology.
• Successful completion of this programme makes you eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC). Current accreditation runs until July 2026.
• Education at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
• Watch: Psychological Studies MSc programme overview