MSc Psychology (Conversion)

The Psychology Conversion MSc at Aston University is a full-time course designed for students who want to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the core areas of psychology and develop effective skills for a range of careers in psychology. The course can be accomplished in one year and has a broad spectrum of applications across diverse fields such as education, business, and health sectors. The course imparts an understanding of theoretical foundations along with statistical and methodological knowledge.Course Content: By taking up this course, students will learn the main steps of conducting psychological research, including formulating research questions, statistical analysis and interpreting results. They will also acquire a profound understanding of psychology's theoretical foundations, its history, and its development. Learning how to apply psychological theories and models to a range of practical issues is another aspect of curriculum learning.Key Modules: The course comprises key modules like cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, individual differences, research design and analysis, advanced research design and analysis and the research project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) which ensures the course's relevance to contemporary psychology and standards for professional competency. It enables students to gain eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) - the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.Future Careers: With this course, students can pave a way for a range of careers in psychological disciplines like clinical, educational, occupational, health psychology, research roles, and more. It further equips students with research and communication skills, relevant for careers in business, marketing, teaching, and human resources.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.