Experimental Psychology (Conversion) MSc

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Cognitive Psychology (Masters)

• Developmental Psychology (Masters)

• Ethics and the History of Psychology

• Research Skills in Psychology

Spring teaching

• Advanced Research Skills in Psychology

• Biological Psychology (Masters)

• Clinical Psychology & Individual Differences

• Social Psychology (Masters)

Spring and summer teaching

• Research Dissertation

Degree requirements    

Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.

Subject-specific requirements    

You can study this course if you do not have previous training in psychology and want to obtain a qualification that provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Memberships (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. 

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

• Home students: £11,275 per year for full-time students

• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £11,275 per year for full-time students

• International students: £22,975 per year for full-time students

Our graduates are well prepared for careers in:

• mental health

• administration

• counselling

• research

• nursing

• teaching and lecturing

• clinical psychology.