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University of St Andrews: Psychology (Conversion)
| Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
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| Department | Psychology |
| Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| psych@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1334 462157 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Psychology is a conversion route for students who hold an undergraduate Honours degree in a subject other than psychology. The programme provides a detailed knowledge of the core areas of psychology and principal theoretical and methodological issues in the field.
The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Highlights - The course equips students with the necessary skills to pursue a research degree at MPhil or PhD level in the area of psychology or to go on to a clinical training programme.
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Students have access to laboratories in neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysics, animal learning and cognition, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology.
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The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and therefore fulfils the requirements for entry to most UK PhD programmes in psychology.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | - A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject other than psychology. If you already possess an undergraduate degree in Psychology, the University offers a range of other psychology postgraduate programmes. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the University's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
The University of St Andrews
- Scotland’s first university
- Over 120 postgraduate courses.
- Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
- Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
- 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)
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Studying in St Andrews is a unique and rewarding experience that will take your skills and knowledge to the next level. With taught masters courses, research degrees and an opportunity to study some …
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