MA Psychology

The MSc Psychology course at Bangor University is a conversion programme designed to provide a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. This course is perfect for those with degrees in another subject who wish to pursue a career in psychology. Course Content: The curriculum covers all the main areas of psychology, including social, developmental, cognitive, biological, and individual differences; as well as historical issues and research methods. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a substantial research project under the supervision of experienced researchers.Key Modules: Key study areas include Developmental and Social Psychology, Brain, Mind and Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences, and Research Design and Analysis. The course also includes a dissertation module which gives students the opportunity to pursue a topic of their interest in-depth.Accreditations: The programme is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided a minimum standard of 50% is achieved.Future Careers: Graduates of this course go on to careers in various sectors including Clinical and Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Research and Teaching, amongst others. It also provides the basis for further professional training in psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.