MSc Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion)

Entry requirements

You should have:

• an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent
• Maths and English GCSE or Level 2 equivalent

Months of entry

September

Course content

Would you like to fast-track your route to Chartered Psychologist status? This psychology conversion course is designed to make you eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) on graduation. Gaining GBC will be your first step to chartered status.

Your Psychology Masters course will focus on enhancing your critical thinking and research skills, preparing you for your dissertation and future career.

You will learn from active research staff with specialisms in areas that include applied gender psychology and the effects of ageing on decision-making and personality.

Our psychology research facilities include brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software.

Information for international students

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 7 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Fees and funding

If you are studying a Masters course you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan, which may help contribute towards your course fees and living costs.

Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students or those with dependents. An alumni discount is also available.

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, including awards for specific subjects while awards for human and social science students are also on offer.