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Leeds Beckett University: Psychology (conversion award)
Institution | Leeds Beckett University |
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Department | Clinical and Applied Sciences |
Web | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk |
admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0113 812 3113 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
If you have little or no experience of psychology, this course will give you the essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for a first step towards a career in this exciting field.
You will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues in psychology. In preparation for completing your dissertation, you will also develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates.
This course is relevant to graduates who have not studied psychology before, who have completed an undergraduate degree with a psychology component or who have undertaken an undergraduate psychology course not accredited by the BPS.
**Find out more**
We have an excellent reputation for enthusiastic and highly motivating teaching and support for our students, and innovative forms of assessment. All our teaching staff are research active, and well qualified to support your studies.
Our course will provide you with added value in a competitive employment market, including a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors requiring these research skills. Employability and career planning is emphasised throughout our course with appropriate support built-in to your learning. The research skills that you'll develop also provide ideal preparation for studying for a PhD.
Our course comprises 180 credits (90 ECTS credits) at Level 7: (7 x 20 credit modules, plus a 40 credit Masters research project). Each 20 credit module is the equivalent of 200 hours of student learning of which about 30 hours may be direct contact hours, with the remaining time allocated to student-centred learning. Lectures take place over one or two days per week, depending on whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your masters project dissertation will be completed over semester 2 and the summer period.
**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**
- BPS accredited - on successful completion of this conversion course, you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist
- Research-led teaching – your learning will be informed by cutting-edge research in the field
- Specialist software and programmes – develop your practical skills and knowledge
- Part-time option –fit your studies around your existing commitments
- Distance learning option – join our academic community from anywhere in the world
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
Summary
If you have little or no experience of psychology, this course will give you the essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for a first step towards a career in this exciting field.
You will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues in psychology. In preparation for completing your dissertation, you will also develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates.
This course is relevant to graduates who have not studied psychology before, who have completed an undergraduate degree with a psychology component or who have undertaken an undergraduate psychology course not accredited by the BPS.
**Find out more**
We have an excellent reputation for enthusiastic and highly motivating teaching and support for our students, and innovative forms of assessment. All our teaching staff are research active, and well qualified to support your studies.
Our course will provide you with added value in a competitive employment market, including a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors requiring these research skills. Employability and career planning is emphasised throughout our course with appropriate support built-in to your learning. The research skills that you'll develop also provide ideal preparation for studying for a PhD.
Our course comprises 180 credits (90 ECTS credits) at Level 7: (7 x 20 credit modules, plus a 40 credit Masters research project). Each 20 credit module is the equivalent of 200 hours of student learning of which about 30 hours may be direct contact hours, with the remaining time allocated to student-centred learning. Lectures take place over one or two days per week, depending on whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your masters project dissertation will be completed over semester 2 and the summer period.
**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**
- BPS accredited - on successful completion of this conversion course, you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist
- Research-led teaching – your learning will be informed by cutting-edge research in the field
- Specialist software and programmes – develop your practical skills and knowledge
- Part-time option –fit your studies around your existing commitments
- Distance learning option – join our academic community from anywhere in the world
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
Summary
If you have little or no experience of psychology, this course will give you the essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for a first step towards a career in this exciting field.
You will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues in psychology. In preparation for completing your dissertation, you will also develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates.
This course is relevant to graduates who have not studied psychology before, who have completed an undergraduate degree with a psychology component or who have undertaken an undergraduate psychology course not accredited by the BPS.
**Find out more**
We have an excellent reputation for enthusiastic and highly motivating teaching and support for our students, and innovative forms of assessment. All our teaching staff are research active, and well qualified to support your studies.
Our course will provide you with added value in a competitive employment market, including a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors requiring these research skills. Employability and career planning is emphasised throughout our course with appropriate support built-in to your learning. The research skills that you'll develop also provide ideal preparation for studying for a PhD.
Our course comprises 180 credits (90 ECTS credits) at Level 7: (7 x 20 credit modules, plus a 40 credit Masters research project). Each 20 credit module is the equivalent of 200 hours of student learning of which about 30 hours may be direct contact hours, with the remaining time allocated to student-centred learning. Lectures take place over one or two days per week, depending on whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your masters project dissertation will be completed over semester 2 and the summer period.
**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**
- BPS accredited - on successful completion of this conversion course, you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist
- Research-led teaching – your learning will be informed by cutting-edge research in the field
- Specialist software and programmes – develop your practical skills and knowledge
- Part-time option –fit your studies around your existing commitments
- Distance learning option – join our academic community from anywhere in the world
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
Summary
If you have little or no experience of psychology, this course will give you the essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for a first step towards a career in this exciting field.
You will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues in psychology. In preparation for completing your dissertation, you will also develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates.
This course is relevant to graduates who have not studied psychology before, who have completed an undergraduate degree with a psychology component or who have undertaken an undergraduate psychology course not accredited by the BPS.
**Find out more**
We have an excellent reputation for enthusiastic and highly motivating teaching and support for our students, and innovative forms of assessment. All our teaching staff are research active, and well qualified to support your studies.
Our course will provide you with added value in a competitive employment market, including a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors requiring these research skills. Employability and career planning is emphasised throughout our course with appropriate support built-in to your learning. The research skills that you'll develop also provide ideal preparation for studying for a PhD.
Our course comprises 180 credits (90 ECTS credits) at Level 7: (7 x 20 credit modules, plus a 40 credit Masters research project). Each 20 credit module is the equivalent of 200 hours of student learning of which about 30 hours may be direct contact hours, with the remaining time allocated to student-centred learning. Lectures take place over one or two days per week, depending on whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your masters project dissertation will be completed over semester 2 and the summer period.
**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**
- BPS accredited - on successful completion of this conversion course, you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist
- Research-led teaching – your learning will be informed by cutting-edge research in the field
- Specialist software and programmes – develop your practical skills and knowledge
- Part-time option –fit your studies around your existing commitments
- Distance learning option – join our academic community from anywhere in the world
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
Summary
If students have little or no experience of psychology, the course provides the knowledge, skills and experience to qualify for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). Students develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates. Students gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
Summary
If students have little or no experience of psychology, the course provides the knowledge, skills and experience to qualify for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). Students develop the research skills necessary for designing and conducting quality research beyond that expected of graduates. Students gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, individual differences and conceptual and historical issues.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree and maths, English language and science GCSE grade C or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | City CampusC City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE |
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