MSc Psychology - Part-time

The MSc Psychology is for psychology graduates who wish to develop their knowledge to an advanced level or are particularly interested in enhancing their skill set in preparation for a career in psychology. By studying on this course you can develop an advanced critical appreciation of contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology, and build upon and enhance the skills you acquired from your undergraduate studies.

We’ll support you as you further develop your skills in research and analysis and apply them to a substantial piece of independent research. On successful completion of the course you’ll have enhanced academic skills, the ability to develop arguments supported by relevant evidence, along with greater problem solving, interpersonal awareness, communication, team work, and IT and data handling skills.

A postgraduate qualification in psychology can enhance your skills for a diverse range of careers, including human resources, retail management, marketing and professions associated with medicine.

Careers directly related to psychology such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and occupational psychology, require postgraduate study on accredited higher degrees and professional doctorates.

Psychology graduates can also progress to graduate schemes which are long term employment contracts usually with a large corporate company offering advanced training packages.

Alternative Career Options
Teaching and education
Careers guidance
Human resources
Probation services
Prison services
Social work
Counselling
Family mediation and support
Nursing
Police
Media and advertising
Communications
Sport and recreation
Brand consultancy
Advertising
Child protection
Sales
Youth work

You should have an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree (or higher) in Psychology, which is accredited by the British Psychology Society for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

If you have a Lower Second Class (2:2) Honours degree in Psychology, then you may be accepted on to the programme following a successful interview. We may also ask you to provide a portfolio of your work, as part of the application process.

Key Features:
Teaching staff on this course hold postgraduate qualifications in research and have experience of publishing in peer reviewed journals. We prefer to keep teaching groups fairly small to encourage interaction and in-depth discussion of ideas and specialist knowledge. Some academic supervision is one-to-one, ensuring there is close contact between tutor and student.
The degree is very flexible with options for independent study to meet your needs; for example, in regard to your interests, career development or personal circumstances. You can study any module offered independently or study in an area of personal interest; for instance, in a job related field.
You’ll be encouraged to develop your intellectual and thinking skills to a very high academic standard, which will be reflected in your studies, in particular your dissertation. The course can also support the development of your personal and transferable skills commensurate with postgraduate study, a practitioner doctorate or an academic career.
A number of past students have successfully gained places on clinical and educational psychology programmes or remained at the University to pursue MPhil and PhD research. At the MSc stage, you’ll have the option of developing your research as part of a research team within the department.
This course is suitable for a variety of career development requirements in psychology and therapy, research and teaching, the helping or health professions, social work, education, private practice and management roles where working with people is the prime focus.