MSc Psychological Sciences

The Psychological Sciences MSc at University College London (UCL) is a full-time, one-year programme. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of psychological sciences to students from varying backgrounds. It helps to equip students with a broad knowledge of psychological theory and methodology and impart advanced research skills. Course Content: The curriculum includes a wide range of psychology topics that provide a strong grounding in psychological theory and practice. It encompasses modules that are traditionally taught within psychology, including personality and social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and biological psychology. There is a considerable focus on the implementation and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.Key Modules: The compulsory modules include Practical Research Skills, Theoretical Concepts in Psychological Sciences, and Empirical Projects in Psychological Sciences. Optional modules can be chosen from a range of subjects such as Thinking & Reasoning, Perception & Decision Making, and Social Cognition.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) for students who have not previously studied Psychology.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme can find work in various sectors like health, education, government, and private industries. They are prepared for further academic study of psychology or related disciplines and can also carry out psychological research in the real world. Some may choose to continue their studies with a PhD or may opt for practical psychology training programmes.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.