Universities United Kingdom Sheffield Hallam University Courses MSc Psychology

MSc Psychology
at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,385
Country Rank#64
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain foundational knowledge and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology.
Develop the research and critical thinking skills that underlie theory and practice in psychology
Experience teaching which is creative, challenging and innovative in exploring issues at the forefront of the subject.

This course is suitable for individuals returning to study or those seeking to explore psychology for the first time. It allows you to acquire the knowledge and scientific understanding of the core facets of psychology. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the graduate basis for chartered membership of the society (GBC).

Course Content

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change from year to year. When selecting your elective module, your choice will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. For further advice on the structure of this MSc, please contact the course leader

Compulsory modules

Module	Credits
Cognitive Psychobiology	30
Fundamentals In Design And Statistics	15
Personality And Individual Differences	15
Research Dissertation And Professional Development In Psychology	60
Research Issues In Applied Developmental Psychology	30
Social Psychology Perspectives And Topics	15

Elective modules

Module	Credits
Applying Health Psychology To The Environment	15
Clinical Neuro-Psychopharmacology	15
Contemporary Relationship Science: From Infant-Carer Attachment To Romantic Partners	15
Exploring Language And Its Disorders	15
Forensic Psychology: The Dark Side	15
Theory And Practice In Counselling And Psychotherapy	15

Entry Requirement
A 2:2 degree or above or equivalent in any subject.

We may consider graduates with relevant work experience.

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

International students

Typically you need qualifications equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree.

If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

If you do not have these qualifications, or you are unsure whether you have the equivalent, please contact us.
Fees & Scholarships
Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course.

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course.
Career Prospect
As a conversion course, the programme is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary grounding in the core academic and subject specific skills needed to gain access to postgraduate training courses for a career in psychology. Past graduates have gone on to apply for training posts in clinical psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, counselling psychology, as well as PhDs.

Cost Of Studying At Sheffield Hallam University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University