MSc Psychology (Conversion)

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Goldsmiths University of London

Program Overview

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Goldsmiths offers students from non‑psychology or non‑accredited backgrounds a one‑year, research‑led route to the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The course combines a solid grounding in core psychological domains with advanced research methods and a dissertation.

Curriculum Structure

In the first part of the programme, students take Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality & Individual Differences, and Biological Substrates of Behaviour, gaining a broad and deep understanding of how people think, develop, and differ. Alongside these theoretical modules, they study Research Design & Analysis, where they learn quantitative and qualitative methodologies, from experimental design to statistical inference. In the final phase, students complete a Dissertation, designing and conducting their own empirical study under academic supervision.

Focus areas (string):
“Cognitive, social, developmental, biological psychology; individual differences; mixed-methods research; empirical dissertation”

Learning outcomes (in a string):
“Comprehensive understanding of core psychological domains; competence in advanced research design and data analysis; ability to carry out an independent research project; eligibility for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership.”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for GBC.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Goldsmiths is part of the University of London and is well regarded for its applied research and rigorous teaching; graduates from this MSc often progress into research roles, professional training, or doctoral programmes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students gain practical research skills through hands-on experiments in Goldsmiths' specialist laboratories, including their infant and child development labs and neuroimaging facilities. This applied learning is central to the curriculum, with key experiential components including:

Software: Training in R for statistical analysis, alongside experiment-building tools.
Research Project: Conducting a substantial empirical dissertation using departmental lab facilities.
Laboratories: Access to specialist infant and child observation suites, and EEG systems for brain imaging research.
Group Work: Collaborative research projects and peer review exercises to develop scientific teamwork skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Psychology (Conversion) at Goldsmiths, University of London gain a broad understanding of psychological theory and research, preparing them for roles such as clinical psychologist trainee, research assistant, educational psychologist trainee, and forensic psychologist trainee:

The university’s Careers and Employability service offers CV workshops, interview preparation, and links to research and clinical placements.
The programme is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited, conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), crucial for pursuing professional training.
Students benefit from engagement with world-class research facilities and specialist faculty, enhancing applied skills and research competence.
Graduates develop critical understanding of cognitive, social, developmental, and biological psychology, alongside research design and analysis skills.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can proceed to doctoral training in clinical, educational, forensic, or health psychology or embark on PhD research in specialised psychological fields.

Additional Information & Requirements

An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard.

India- For entry to postgraduate programmes you will normally need a Bachelors degree in relevant subject. We use the NOOSR ranking to make differential offers.

USA- For entry to postgraduate programmes they will normally need a Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to your proposed area of postgraduate study with GPA around 2.7.

IELTS - 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0

TOEFL- Overall 92, 22 in Reading and Listening and 24 in Speaking and Writing will meet English language requirements

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