MSc Psychology

The MSc Psychology course at the University of Essex is a conversion course for students who are keen to pursue a career in psychology but have a Bachelor’s degree in a different field. The course provides intensive training in the theory, research and practice of psychology while offering valuable insights into how the understanding of psychology can be applied to real-life situations.Course Content: The MSc Psychology course covers both qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistical analysis, along with the application of research methods in studying behaviour. The course structure includes compulsory and optional modules taking you through various fascinating areas of psychology.Key Modules: The modules in this course provide a broad understanding of psychological theory and research techniques. It includes compulsory modules such as Quantitative Research Methods and Qualitative Research Methods, and optional modules like Clinical Psychology and Health Promotion, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Neural Networks.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), making it an ideal starting point if you wish to pursue a career pathway in the field of Chartered Psychology.Future Careers: Graduates from this MSc Psychology course can pursue various careers within psychology, including counselling, educational psychology, clinical psychology, occupational psychology, academic research, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.