University of Glasgow: Psychological Studies (Conversion)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Education View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education |
| education-mscpsychstudies@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Masters in Psychological Studies is a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. You will be provided with opportunities which allow you to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - You will study the fundamental and specialised theories, principles and concepts, which are informed by developments at the forefront of research in psychology.
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You will utilise a significant range of skills, techniques, practices and materials, which are associated with psychology.
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This is a conversion degree for students who have no previous studies in the area of psychology. You will have the opportunity of a change in direction, to pursue a career, either academic or professional, in psychology.
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Successful completion of this programme makes you eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC). Current accreditation runs until July 2026.
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Education at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take seven core and three optional courses, followed by a research project/dissertation. The core courses form the basis of the programme's BPS accreditation.
Teaching methods include lectures or seminars/tutorials, discussions and debates, guided activities and practical demonstrations, formative activities with peer or tutor feedback.
Core courses Cognitive Psychology (PGT Conv) Developmental Psychology (PGT Conv) Individual Differences (PGT Conv) Physiological Psychology (PGT Conv) Research Methods 1 (PGT Conv) Research Methods 2 (PGT Conv) Social Psychology (PGT Conv)
Optional courses Clinical Health Psychology (PGT Conv) Current Issues In Psychology (PGT Conv) Educational Psychology (PGT Conv) Perception And Visual Cognition (PGT Conv) Psychology of Adult Learning (IMAESC)
Dissertation Dissertation (PGT Conv)
CAREER PROSPECTS As this programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, you are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society (GBC). Our graduates have successfully progressed to further academic study and professional training in the field of psychology. Graduate final destinations after completing further mandatory study include clinical, educational and counselling psychologists, and research associate.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who have completed a BPS Accredited Undergraduate (Honours) Psychology programme in the UK will be over-qualified for this programme. To find out if a programme is BPS Accredited, you can search at https://portal.bps.org.uk/Accredited-Courses |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow’s School of Education is an ambitious, major international research-led institution with traditional roots in Scottish higher education. We invest in the future of education through world-class research that advances knowledge and practice. Respected for contributions to policy and practice, our teaching and research benefits from strong partnerships with education communities.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Education is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
