MSc Psychology (conversion course)

at Bournemouth University

Core units
 

• Statistics & Research Methods: Develops experimental and non-experimental research skills, statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting of research findings. 

• Personality, Intelligence & Social Psychology: Explores the measurement of differences in personality and intelligence, identity and self-perception, attitudes, social cognition, and group processes. 

• Biological Psychology: Explores the neural correlates of various core brain functions and impairment associated with brain damages. Develops your analytical thinking, synthetic thinking and your ability to search for, recognise and critically evaluate information.  

• Qualitative Research Methods: Develops your ability to plan, design, and conduct qualitative research, and explores the history of qualitative research in psychology. Core qualitative methodologies, data collection methods, and data analysis methods will be covered. 

• Cognition & Language: Examines the psychology of attention, memory, and problem-solving. Also explores the effects of brain damage (e.g. aphasia, spatial neglect). 

• Developmental & Applied Psychology: Exploring developmental change across the lifespan and the ways in which psychological knowledge and theory is applied in real-world contexts. 

• Research Project: You’ll work closely with a member of staff engaging in discussions in order to choose an appropriate research project based around a particular topic that interests you, or expanding an element from the course that you want to pursue further, perhaps linked to your future career aspirations.  

The normal requirements for embarking upon this course are:
 

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject

• If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow. Some of these are based on experience. Contact the Future Students Enquiry Team for more information.

Please note this course is a conversion course and therefore not intended for applicants who have already completed a psychology degree accredited by the BPS (British Psychological Society).

​Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:
 

• Laptops, tablets and mobile devices and any software used on personal devices. Access to a personal computer is strongly recommended for your study. If you are experiencing financial difficulty.
• Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses.
• Accommodation and living costs. 
• Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass can be purchased alongside your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation or may be purchased separately.
• Travel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas) if this is part of your course of study. 
• Travel costs for optional field trips, outdoor wear and footwear for mandatory and optional field trips (if applicable).
• Clothing or equipment costs required for your placement if this is part of your course of study.
• SportBU membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

As a MSc Psychology graduate, you will be prepared to undertake roles such as:
 

• Assistant Psychologist
• Researcher
• HR Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Support Worker.