A fully online, BPS-accredited conversion programme designed for people entering psychology from any background.
100% Online
Study mode
15 months
Duration
Postgraduate
Level
180 Credits
Credits
Why this programme
Study from anywhere, at your own pace, while keeping your current job.
Upon completion, you become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) — the standard entry requirement for specialist psychology training in the UK.
The programme is designed for students with no prior psychology qualifications. Modules are studied sequentially, starting with Research Methods to build a solid foundation.
All teaching is delivered online, including 10 asynchronous lessons and 8 live sessions per module. No campus attendance, no relocation, no student visa required.
UK Student Loan may cover your fees
Government Postgraduate Master's Loan up to £12,858. To qualify you must hold one of the following:
Who it's for
This MSc is designed for professionals and graduates who want to enter or progress in the field of psychology.
Career changers — enter the field of psychology from scratch, regardless of your previous degree subject
Non-psychology graduates — gain a BPS-accredited qualification without needing a psychology undergraduate degree
Psychology graduates (non-BPS) — convert your degree into a BPS-accredited qualification to unlock further training pathways
Working professionals — study fully online, part-time, without pausing your career or relocating
Aspiring psychologists — meet the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) required for specialist training
International students — study a UK BPS-accredited MSc online with regional fee discounts available
Curriculum
Modules are studied sequentially — one per semester — allowing you to build knowledge progressively across all core areas of psychology.
Outcomes
Psychological research and analysis
Quantitative and qualitative methods
Critical evaluation of evidence
Understanding of mental health
Interviewing and assessment skills
Academic writing and dissemination
Career outcomes
Graduates work across a wide range of sectors — and GBC unlocks the pathway to specialist BPS-accredited programmes in clinical, educational, forensic, and occupational psychology.
Join students studying an accredited MSc Psychology fully online. Next intake available.
Programme details
Degree
MSc Psychology
Study Mode
100% Online
Duration
15 months (part-time)
Credits
180 Credits
Requirements
A degree in any subject is accepted. You do not need a psychology background to apply.
A UK honours degree at 2:2 or above in any subject (psychology degree must not be BPS-accredited)
Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent (a non-assessed maths mini-module is available if needed)
International students: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component, or TOEFL iBT 90
Application process
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We confirm your eligibility, check your documents, and answer any questions.
Get your official offer letter and enrol on the next available intake date.
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