MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion

By applying the scientific study of human behaviour in the context of fashion, students on the MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion develop the ability to make a real difference in the world of fashion and business. Graduates from this MSc are able to investigate, analyse, interpret and predict human behaviour in a broad range of contexts relevant to fashion and business. The course enables students to develop and more importantly, understand, the skills and attributes demanded by employers in many different roles within and beyond the fashion industries.

British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation

The MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion conversion course provides a post-graduate qualification that enables students from a range of backgrounds to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). The conversion course encompasses and integrates the core areas of psychology providing you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in psychology and in other areas, such as fashion, where a scientific understanding of human behaviour is increasingly important.

The purpose of a conversion course is to enable students who have a non-accredited degree (whether in psychology or another subject) to complete the requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) which is the basic requirement for further study/training towards becoming Chartered Psychologist. Students who are already eligible for GBC (for example, through having previously completed a BPS accredited degree) take the MSc for the purposes of completing further study in an area of particular interest to them.


Course Structure

12 months - 3 terms - Level 7 - 120 credits

September - February

• Research Methods in Psychology (20 credits)
• Cognition and Creativity (20 credits)
• Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits)

February - June

• Quantitative Research Methods and Data Analysis (20 credits)
• Collaborative Unit: Psychology (20 credits) - find out more
• Social Cognition and Lifespan Development (20 credits)

June-September

• Masters Project: Psychology (60 credits)

Travelling across London

The renowned London College of Fashion library is at our John Prince’s Street site, and you will need to travel to this site, and possibly others, during your course to use the library, which is open seven days a week in term time, and for tuition and special events.

Course structure

The information outlined is an indicative structure of the course. Whilst we will aim to deliver the course as described on this page, there may be situations where it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, for example because of regulatory requirements or operational efficiencies, before or after enrolment. If this occurs, we will communicate all major changes to all applicants and students who have either applied or enrolled on the course.

Please note that due to staff research agreements or availability, not all of the optional modules listed may be available every year.
In addition, the provision of course options which depend upon the availability of specialist teaching, or on a placement at another institution, cannot be guaranteed. Please check this element of the course with the course team before making a decision to apply.