MSc Psychology

The Psychology MSc course offered by the University of Westminster is a conversion course designed for individuals with little to no background in Psychology. The full-time program steeped in applied psychology, aims to impart comprehensive understanding in the subject, along with the essential skills to get started on a career in psychology or related fields. The MSc course places a keen focus on practical skills and professional development in conjunction with the application of theories and concepts. Course Content: The course covers a range of subjects including biological, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology, alongside the research techniques and the professional skills needed in the field. To facilitate learning, a variety of teaching methods are implemented including lectures, workshops, lab sessions, and directed independent study.Key Modules: Students will undertake core modules including Psychological Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Social and Developmental Psychology, and a MSc Psychology Project that supports students in conducting a significant piece of empirical work on a topic of their choosing.Accreditations: The MSc Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and it makes the graduates eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, provided they achieve a minimum of 50% overall.Future Careers: Despite being designed for those looking to pursue a career in professional psychology areas such as Clinical, Occupational, Organisational, Forensic, Health, and Educational Psychology, it’s beneficial for careers in marketing, human resources, education, and research among others due to the wide range of transferable skills one acquires.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.