MSc Psychology (Conversion)

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Academic Research Training
• Brain And Behaviour With Research Methods
• Fundamental Concepts In Social Psychology With Research Methods
• Statistics And Data Analysis For The Msc In Psychology (Conversion)
• Cognitive Psychology With Research Methods
• Further Statistics And Critical Thinking
• Personality, Intelligence & Psychopathology
• Social And Cognitive Development With Research Methods
• Dissertation 8000-10000 Words

A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised international equivalent. 
 

A degree in human or natural sciences, human resources, medicine, social sciences, or social work is preferred.
 

GCSE Maths and English (Language/Literature) C are also required.
 

We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. Applications with other degree subjects, or those without relevant GCSEs, to be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£10,900
 

Overseas
£22,400
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.

On successful completion of this course, you'll have academic requirements needed to apply with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a marker of excellence within the field. 

The broad and transferrable skills that you’ll develop are also highly relevant in other fields, including advertising, consultancy, human resources, recruitment and teaching. Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD, investigating an area of personal interest.