BPS Accredited Programme

MSc Psychology
BPS Accredited Online

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

BPS Accredited
100% Online — No Relocation Needed
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
Part-Time — 15 Months
Student Loan Available

Why this programme

A Conversion Programme Built for Career Changers

Study from anywhere, at your own pace, while keeping your current job.

BPS Accredited — GBC on Graduation

Upon completion, you become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) — the standard entry requirement for specialist psychology training in the UK.

No Psychology Background Required

The programme is designed for students with no prior psychology qualifications. Modules are studied sequentially, starting with Research Methods to build a solid foundation.

Fully Online — Study from Anywhere

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:

British passportEU passport with settled or pre-settled statusIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)Refugee status

Who it's for

Is This Programme Right for You?

This MSc is designed for professionals and graduates who want to enter or progress in the field of psychology.

Career changersenter the field of psychology from scratch, regardless of your previous degree subject

Non-psychology graduatesgain 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 professionalsstudy fully online, part-time, without pausing your career or relocating

Aspiring psychologistsmeet the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) required for specialist training

International studentsstudy a UK BPS-accredited MSc online with regional fee discounts available

Curriculum

What You Will Study

Modules are studied sequentially — one per semester — allowing you to build knowledge progressively across all core areas of psychology.

01Research Methods
02Social Psychology
03Behavioural Neuroscience
04Individual Differences and Mental Health
05Lifespan Development
06Cognitive Psychology
07Advanced Research Project

Outcomes

Skills You Will Graduate With

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

Where This Qualification Takes Your Career

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.

Civil Service
Human Resources
Marketing and Communications
Education and Counselling
Business Management
Academic Research

Ready to Start Your Psychology Career?

Join students studying an accredited MSc Psychology fully online. Next intake available.

Programme details

Course Information

Degree

MSc Psychology

Study Mode

100% Online

Duration

15 months (part-time)

Credits

180 Credits

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) — the standard prerequisite for further professional training in psychology.

Requirements

Entry 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

How to Apply — 3 Simple Steps

Our admissions team guides you through every step.

1

Submit Application

Fill in the form below. Takes less than 2 minutes. No commitment required.

2

Admissions Review

We confirm your eligibility, check your documents, and answer any questions.

3

Receive Your Offer

Get your official offer letter and enrol on the next available intake date.

PassportCV / ResumeAcademic certificatesEnglish certificate (if applicable)

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