MSc Psychology
Master
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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
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About this course
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.
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.
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) [formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)] with the British Psychological Society.
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.
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.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Design
- Project
- Tutorials
- Methodologies
- Psychology Project
- Development
- Sports psychology
Course programme
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.
Level 7
Module
- Advanced Psychology Project
- Development, Social and Cognitive Psychology
- The Biological Basis of Psychology
- Individual Differences and Conceptual/Historical Issues in Psychology
- Using Data to Address Research Questions
- Methods of Collecting Data in Psychology
- Forensic Psychologyl
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Sports Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Cognitive Neuropsychology
Additional information
UK Students
Full time
£9450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£790 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
EU Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£1160 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students
Full time
£13950 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time
£1160 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
MSc Psychology