MSc Psychology

The MSc Psychology programme at University of Leicester is a flexible online dual track course that is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of psychology as a science, covering the core areas of psychology and developing practical and professional skills in the field.Course Content: The programme delivers the modules entirely online giving an unlimited learning experience to its students. It gives students the choice between completing the course as either a conversion course or as an extension course. The conversion course is designed for those with a degree in a different discipline who wish to change their career or build a foundation for further study in psychology. The extension course is for those who already have a psychology degree and wish to extend their knowledge and boost their skills to enhance their career. Key Modules: The key areas of education focus on a range of topics including social and developmental psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, research methods, and a dissertation. Students on the extension track will delve deeper into the subject with a focus on preparing for a career in psychology. The research modules will build skills in understanding, conducting, evaluating and reporting psychological research, and culminate in an end of course dissertation project. Future Careers: The course is suited to both those who are just getting started in their career, as well as those looking to increase their current skills sets. For graduates seeking to become chartered psychologists, the course provides a solid foundation for further professional training in any of the psychological disciplines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.