MSc Psychology (BPS)
Master
Distance
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
2 Years
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Credits
180
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Are you determined to pursue a professional career in Psychology but don’t have a Postgraduate Degree in the subject?
Our online Psychology Master's Degree at Arden University will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of core areas of Psychology, and will prepare you to make ethical and evidence-based decisions in the field.
As part of Arden's School of Psychology, you will cover a range of fascinating modules - everything from how our brain influences our perception of the world to childhood development & behavioural neuroscience.
You'll study this Postgraduate Psychology Distance Learning programme entirely via online learning, meaning you can continue to work while you learn and you can access everything from your course materials to tutorials and tutor support online from wherever you are.
About this course
You will learn to design experiments to gather and analyse data, and explore everything from how our brain influences our perception of the world, to social interaction, abnormal psychology, approaches to intelligence testing and possible therapies, childhood development and even behavioural neuroscience.
Studying this MSc Psychology online will open a range of opportunities and different pathways to enter into the field of Psychology, including Health, Clinical, Educational, Occupational, Counselling, Neuro, Sport & Exercise or Forensic.
Here’s a snapshot of the many positions you could end up in:
Clinical Psychologist
Counsellor
Occupational Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Health Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Research and Development Consultant Analyst
To be eligible for Arden's MSc Psychology Master's Degree course you must normally have:
A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent
A Maths qualification equivalent to at least Grade C at GCSE
This Psychology Master's Degree course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Through this Arden University course you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS), essential for pursuing a career in recognised Psychology professions.
Reviews
Subjects
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Foundations of Psychology
- Psychologists
- Therapies
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive
Course programme
Modules
- Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology
- Lifespan Development
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Advanced Research Project
Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.
Assessments
Assessments at Arden are designed to provide you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a number of ways and so a variety of methods are used, these could include:
- Reports
- Journal Article Reviews
- Portfolio
- Research Proposal
- Dissertation
To support your development and ensure you are on the right track with your postgraduate Distance Learning studies, we will provide you with tutor feedback on every assessment you submit.
If required, your Arden tutor may be able to give you suggestions and tips for improvement and help you understand how to apply your newly acquired skills into real life settings.
MSc Psychology (BPS)