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Are you looking for a Masters course that will fascinate your interest in the human mind? Hoping to change direction after an undergraduate degree in a different subject? This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion Psychology MSc is an essential step on your journey towards a career in Psychology.

You will learn from passionate academic staff, who are involved in cutting-edge research. With almost three-quarters of Northumbria’s psychology research being judged to have outstanding reach and significance for its impact (REF 2021).  

You will learn in a professional research environment, with access to state-of-the-art laboratories which are equipped with industry standard equipment. You will learn from those at the forefront of their fields. In fact, our strength in psychology research has significantly increased. We are currently placed 15th in the UK for Research Power (REF 2021).

You will develop an advanced understanding of

  • Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
  • Biological and Social Psychology
  • Individual Differences
  • and Psychological Research Methods.

Successful completion of this masters in psychology will provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. In order to be eligible for GBC students must achieve an overall pass mark of 50% and pass the empirical project

If you want to specialise in HealthOccupational or Sport and Exercise Psychology then your next step will be a Stage 1 Masters, which we also offer here at Northumbria.

If you want to specialise in Counselling, Educational or Clinical Psychology then you will need to apply for a highly competitive doctoral programme. You are likely to need substantial experience to be successful in gaining a place, and at Northumbria we will support you in finding that experience.

The third route to a career in Psychology is the academic route, and we can support interested students in applying for our MRes and subsequently a PhD. This would qualify you to lecture and carry our psychological research in a university setting.

Our MSc Psychology has been designed with your employability in mind, and will prove valuable even if you decide not to pursue a career in Psychology. Our previous graduates have secured roles in management, advertising, marketing and human resources.

Study pattern

The timetable for the full-time programme is two full days (9am-5pm) per week on a Monday and Tuesday, and for the part-time programme it is one full day per week (Tuesday for year 1, Monday for year 2).

When deciding on which programme to apply for, we would ask applicants to consider carefully the time commitments for the course taking into account work and any other personal commitments. For full-time students we would expect a commitment of approximately 35 hours per week and for part time around 17.5 hours per week. (For both programmes these hours include hours of study on campus)

 

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Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
2 years Part Time
3 other options available

Department
Psychology

Location
City Campus, Northumbria University

City
Newcastle

Start
September 2025

Fees
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Modules
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Discover More / Psychology MSc

Watch Senior Lecturer Dr. Colin Hamilton talk about the Psychology MSc in the Masters in a Minute (or so) and Rachel discuss her experience of being a student on the course.

mProgram leader Dr. Colin Hamilton gives an introduction to the Psychology MSc at Northumbria University. Find out more about the course here: northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/psychology-dtfpcy6/

MSc Psychology student Rachel Sheldon tells us about her experience as a postgraduate student, how it prepared her for the future and why she wanted to study an accredited course. For more information on MSc Psychology, please visit: northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/psychology-dtfpcy6/ See why other postgraduate students choose Northumbria University: northumbria.ac.uk/the-hub/entries/why-northumbria-why-postgraduate/ For an example of how a postgraduate course can help you in future prospects, please visit: northumbria.ac.uk/the-hub/entries/curating-my-own-future/

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