MSc Psychology (Conversion)

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Liverpool

Program Overview

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) at the University of Liverpool provides a BPS-accredited route into psychology for graduates with non-psychology degrees. You will study core areas such as cognitive, social, biological, and developmental psychology alongside advanced research training.

Curriculum Structure:
Over 12 months, students take core modules like Mind, Brain & Behaviour, Social Psychology, Personality, Individual Differences & Intelligence, Psychology of Learning, Cognitive Psychology, and Cross-Cultural Issues in Lifespan Development. Simultaneously, they build research proficiency through Data Analysis for Psychologists. The year concludes with a 60-credit Dissertation, completing an independent empirical research project.

Focus areas: “Cognitive, social, developmental, biological psychology; research methods.”
Learning outcomes: “Acquire a broad grounding in key psychology domains, develop advanced research and statistical skills, and undertake independent research.”
Professional alignment (accreditation): Fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Reputation: The University of Liverpool is ranked in the top 150 globally for Psychology (QS).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students on the University of Liverpool's MSc Psychology (Conversion) gain practical skills through hands-on exercises in case formulation, offender profiling, and evidence analysis. They utilise specialised resources and have access to the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing and Security. This experiential learning is delivered through:

Software: Training in SPSS for statistical analysis of crime data and geographic profiling systems.
Practical Exercises: Hands-on case studies in crime scene analysis, witness interviewing, and constructing offender profiles.
Centre Links: Direct access to the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing and Security (LCAPS) for research and expert seminars.
Research Project: A dissertation often focused on a real-world investigative or forensic psychology topic.
Simulations: Participation in practical scenarios simulating investigative processes.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Psychology (Conversion) at the University of Liverpool gain a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited qualification, providing foundational psychology knowledge essential for diverse careers and further specialist training. Typical job roles include Psychologist Trainee, Research Assistant, Mental Health Practitioner, and Data Analyst.

Key points:

The university offers extensive career support, including personalized mentoring, CV workshops, and access to NHS-linked placements.
Around 88% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months, with salaries varying by role and sector.
Strong partnerships with the NHS, research groups, and industry facilitate practical experience and networking.
The degree grants eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS, a critical step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Graduates successfully progress to postgraduate specialist training or roles in research and applied psychology.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates often pursue BPS-accredited postgraduate training, such as clinical, educational, or counselling psychology doctorates, or PhD research.

Additional Information & Requirements

To join this programme, you must have a 2:1 honours degree, or above, or equivalent.

India- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution at a grade of 55% or CGPA of 5.5/10, 4.5/8.0, 3.0/5.0, or 2.5/4.0.

USA- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0.

IELTS- 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

TOEFL iBT- 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, reading 21, writing 21 and speaking 23.

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