MSc Psychology (Conversion)

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Anglia Ruskin University gives students from non-psychology backgrounds a fast-track, BPS-accredited route to understanding human behaviour across biological, cognitive, social, and developmental domains. It suits graduates who want the foundational knowledge and research skills to pursue careers or further training in psychology. 

Curriculum Structure

Students begin with modules such as Brain, Body and Mind, covering neuroscience, cognition and biological psychology, and Social Psychology, Development and Difference, focusing on social behaviour, development across the lifespan, and individual variation. 

Simultaneously, they take Research in Action: Statistical Thinking and Research in Action: Qualitative Methods & Psychology in Practice, where they learn to design studies, collect and analyse data (quantitative and qualitative), and understand professional research ethics.

Towards the end, students complete the Psychology Dissertation, an independent empirical research project that synthesises what they have learned and demonstrates their competence in psychological research. 

Focus areas (string):
“Neuroscience & cognition, social and developmental psychology, individual differences, mixed-method research design, empirical dissertation”

Learning outcomes (in a string):
“Comprehensive grounding in core psychology disciplines; proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods; ability to design and execute original empirical research; eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for GBC status. 

Reputation (employability rankings):
Anglia Ruskin describes the programme as a well-regarded route into psychology: graduates become eligible for a wide range of psychology careers — in health, education, human resources, social care, or further professional/doctoral study.