MSc in Psychology

The Masters in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire is for people who have degrees in other subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) [formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society, which is the first necessary step towards becoming a professional psychologist.
 

On successfully completing the course, you will:

• Have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of psychological theories and literature to be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society;

• Have developed a more detailed knowledge of the literature, theories, and issues relevant to your career ambitions;

• Be able to design, carry out, and evaluate psychological research using a variety of methodologies, including the ability to conduct an advanced research project;

• Be able to conduct ethically sensitive research.
   

Students enrolled on the MSc programme will study core modules covering the broader psychological principles of developmental, social and cognitive psychology and the biological basis of psychology. This will be contextualised by historical issues in psychology and individual research methods and analysis.
 

The MSc programme is flexible enough to allow individual tailoring to particular interests or career aspirations. Masters students have to study two additional modules, selected from the following modules (subject to availability):

• Forensic Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Occupational and Work Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Sports Psychology
   

Why choose this course?
 

This course provides an intensive route into gaining a psychology qualification recognised by the British Psychological Society, allowing to pursue a professional career in psychology.
 

Psychology ranked joint first nationally for research impact, obtaining 100% outstanding rating (Research Excellence Framework, 2022).
 

To find out more about this course you can come to one of our Postgraduate Open events.

We also have a thriving research community of staff and students alike.
 

What will I study?
 

Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials. Students will develop the ability to design, carry out and evaluate psychological research, using a variety of methodologies, including the ability to conduct a research project and ethically sensitive research. Assessment for the programme is by examination, coursework, demonstration of a series of competencies and completion of the research project.

All successful applicants must normally:
 

• (a) Have a good honours degree (normally a 2.1) from a UK institution, or an equivalent overseas qualification. However, in exceptional circumstances, we will consider students with a lower second class (2.2). Exceptionally highly motivated students may be accepted if they can demonstrate appropriate academic competencies.
   

• (b) We welcome applications from UK, EU, and international students. For country specific international qualifications please check here. International students should have an IELTS of 6.5If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

UK Students
 

Full time

• £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

EU Students
 

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

International Students
 

Full time

• £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

Part time

• £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
   

*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University's Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed "When tuition fees change"), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

This course provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, which is the first necessary step towards becoming a professional psychologist. Having obtained GBC, students can then pursue a career in specialist area such as Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, Counselling, Sport and Exercise, or Educational and Child Psychology with a view to becoming a Chartered Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, or Counselling Psychologist.