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University of Brighton: Psychology Conversion MSc

Institution University of Brighton View institution profile
Department School of Humanities and Social Science
Web https://www.brighton.ac.uk
Telephone 01273 644644
Study type Taught

Summary

Brighton's Psychology Conversion MSc degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the core principles, methodologies and practices in psychology.

The course is designed for students who studied a different subject in their undergraduate degree, and for those who hold a psychology degree that has not been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) so they can obtain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

You'll study biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, social psychology, research methods, conceptual and historical issues in psychology alongside unique modules in forensic psychology and cyberpsychology.

At Brighton you'll be taught by an experienced team with a range of psychology specialisms, as well as visiting lecturers who will share their sector experience.

Areas of study

On our Psychology Conversion MSc you'll be introduced to the foundational knowledge of the biological bases of behaviour, and the key concepts in cognitive psychology and their real-world applications.

You’ll study a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches in social psychology and the psychology of individual differences, and you’ll be introduced to key theories and topics in child development and life-span development.

You will learn about quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology and gain experience in small-scale research projects, developing your skills in research design and data analysis. You will develop an understanding of psychological perspectives in the forensic field that inform the practice of forensic psychology, and knowledge of how digital technologies are shaping, and are shaped by, psychological experience through studying cyberpsychology.

Throughout you will consider historical, social and cultural influences on the understandings of psychology.

Modules

  • Psychological Investigation

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Brain, Body and Cognition

  • Cyberpsychology

  • Social Psychology and Individual Differences

  • Life-Span Development

  • Psychology Project

The Psychology Project module enables you to design, conduct, analyse and interpret a research study relevant to psychological literature. You will have one-to-one supervision with a lecturer in the psychology team, who will guide your independent study and provide support with writing your research report.

Our modules and the topics covered are designed to demonstrate that you are attaining the breadth and depth in the British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) curriculum areas. The GBC curriculum includes:

  • biological psychology

  • cognitive psychology

  • developmental psychology

  • individual differences

  • social psychology

  • conceptual and historical issues in psychology

  • research methods

  • empirical project.

Although not a GBC curriculum topic at Brighton you will also benefit from studying forensic psychology and cyberpsychology.

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