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University of Surrey: Psychology (Conversion)
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Why choose this course Study on a course commended by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the exceptional support provided to students and the way in which research is embedded into the curriculum, through workshops and practical opportunities. You will have the opportunity to contribute to research with the support of our experienced staff. Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in key psychological areas such as behavioural, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology. Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments. Get the experience needed to secure Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, a marker of expertise within the sector.
What you will study On our Psychology (Conversion) masters course, we’ll evolve your knowledge of the theories and practical applications of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on how psychology is applied in practice. You'll learn about the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental and social psychology, the biological bases of psychology and individual differences. You’ll explore the brain, behaviour, personality and psychopathology, building an understanding of the conceptual and historical issues in psychology.
You'll develop the research and statistical skills needed to conduct independent research projects under our expert supervision. You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and start or join existing projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support possible. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in social, medical or life sciences. Applications with other degree subjects, or those without relevant GCSEs, will be considered by the Faculty on an individual basis. GCSE mathematics and English (language/literature) C are also required, given that the programme includes quantitative research methods and statistics as well as extended academic writing. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet the typical requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Study on a course commended by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the exceptional support provided to students and the way in which research is embedded into the curriculum, through workshops and practical opportunities. You will have the opportunity to contribute to research with the support of our experienced staff. Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in key psychological areas such as behavioural, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology. Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments. Get the experience needed to secure Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, a marker of expertise within the sector.
What you will study On our Psychology (Conversion) masters course, we’ll evolve your knowledge of the theories and practical applications of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on how psychology is applied in practice. You'll learn about the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental and social psychology, the biological bases of psychology and individual differences. You’ll explore the brain, behaviour, personality and psychopathology, building an understanding of the conceptual and historical issues in psychology.
You'll develop the research and statistical skills needed to conduct independent research projects under our expert supervision. You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and start or join existing projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support possible. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in social, medical or life sciences. Applications with other degree subjects, or those without relevant GCSEs, will be considered by the Faculty on an individual basis. GCSE mathematics and English (language/literature) C are also required, given that the programme includes quantitative research methods and statistics as well as extended academic writing. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet the typical requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in key psychological areas such as behavioural, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology.
Study on a course commended by the BPS for the exceptional support provided to students and the way in which research is embedded into the curriculum, through workshops and practical opportunities. You'll get the chance to join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
Get the experience needed to secure Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, a marker of expertise within the sector.
What you will study We’ll evolve your knowledge of the theories and practical applications of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on how psychology is applied in practice. You'll learn about the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, developmental and social psychology, the biological bases of psychology and individual differences. You’ll explore the brain, behaviour, personality and psychopathology, building an understanding of the conceptual and historical issues in psychology.
You'll develop the research and statistical skills needed to conduct independent research projects under our expert supervision. You’ll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and start or join existing projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support possible. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in the following: Human resources Please ensure that you include a personal statement outlining your strengths, weaknesses and motivation. The statement should demonstrate your understanding of psychology as a discipline, detail the areas of psychology that interest you, along with any relevant work experience or skills. You should also demonstrate clearly why this course is a good fit for you, and how you might use the course in your future career. The statement should be no more than two pages in length. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet the typical requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. Applications with other degree subjects, or those without relevant GCSEs, may be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our criminal convictions web page for more information. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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