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Queen Mary University of London: Psychology (Conversion)
| Institution | Queen Mary University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Biological and Behavioural Sciences |
| Web | https://www.qmul.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Psychology gives us valuable insight into many areas of life — from human behaviour in the classroom or courtroom to animal cognition and natural selection. This BPS accredited Master's is designed for students who have undertaken a degree in another subject and are interested in getting a qualification in psychology.
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No prior psychology undergraduate degree needed
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Learn from experts in the field who take a rigorous, biological approach to psychology, studying it as a natural and experimental science
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Receive hands-on training across a wide range of research methods (including qualitative methods) and the opportunity to apply these methods through empirical studies in either laboratory or naturalistic settings
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Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the Electroencephalography (EEG) Lab and the Behavioural Lab, where computer-based experiments can be run using various psychological software tools
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Excellent employment prospects with students progressing onto research PhDs, further studies for pathways into clinical training, forensic psychology, organisational psychology and careers in social work, coaching or education
What you'll study
This multifaceted programme will help you take your first step towards a career as a psychologist. In the first semester, you will cover a range of key areas including cognitive psychology, social psychology, and research methods, as well as mental health.
In the second semester, you will cover psychology in more depth, focussing on further research methods (including quantitative methods), developmental psychology, individual differences, and biological psychology.
Through these taught modules you will build up a strong knowledge base to build a research project, which you will undertake in your final semester.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Degree requirements A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject. Those with previous study in Psychology that may overlap with the Masters will be considered on an individual basis. All students must demonstrate sufficient previous study of Maths either from their degree or at a level we deem equivalent to at least a grade C/4 at GCSE, demonstrable with formal qualifications or professional experience – this could be from High School |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree requirements A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject. Those with previous study in Psychology that may overlap with the Masters will be considered on an individual basis. All students must demonstrate sufficient previous study of Maths either from their degree or at a level we deem equivalent to at least a grade C/4 at GCSE, demonstrable with formal qualifications or professional experience – this could be from High School |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated –where your unique perspective is not just welcomed, but essential. Join a community where your individuality fuels progress, and your distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment.
Ranked 110th in the world (QS 2026) and 31st in the world for research (Times Higher Education 2026), join students from over 170 nationalities, and study at the only campus-based Russell Group University in London.
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