Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc Online

About the programme

The Psychological Sciences MSc (Conversion) online has been created for students and working professionals from non-psychology backgrounds who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of psychology, its practical applications, and its impact on society. Brunel's master's degree is accessible to working professionals with its leading-edge distance learning platform, allowing you to pursue your clinical psychology career along with your existing commitments. 

As a graduate, you’ll have acquired important subject specific skills and transferable skills at an advanced level, such as data analysis, problem solving and project management and effective communication including report preparation, whilst also building a solid basis to pursue a career as a professional psychologist through further study within the discipline (e.g. PhD, ClinPsyD, DEdPsy). 

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See the bigger picture

Positive social change means thinking long-term. Develop an awareness of how you can leave a lasting impact on communities through psychology.

Draw meaning from data

Build advanced analytical skills and learn how to interpret data and results effectively.

Communicate big ideas

Doing things differently leads to innovation. Learn to think outside the box and inspire innovative solutions for complex psychology problems.

Understand real-world context

Develop your knowledge of major theories and empirical studies in psychology, and how they have impacted society.

Conduct ground-breaking research

Design rigorous research projects to examine and evaluate contemporary psychological theories.

Evaluate and test hypotheses

Apply the most appropriate statistical tests to your research data and critically evaluate the findings of published studies.

Gain the skills to make a difference

Entry requirements

Non-native speakers of English need either of the following: 

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
• Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
• TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all) 
• BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)

Take the next step

Please enter your details to download the Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc brochure.

Start dates: January, May, September

Study Mode: Online

Fees: £12,255

Course content

All modules are worth 15 credits each

• Introduction to Psychological Sciences (0 credits)
• Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Empirical Psychology Project (60 credits)

Why Study MSC Psychology online

World-renowned faculty

Gain experience from one of the most sought-after courses worldwide in psychology sciences, highly rated for its excellence in teaching and learning.

Skills to make an impact

Develop advanced skills in deeper concepts like cognitive psychology and research methods that are needed to become an outstanding leader in the psychological sciences sector. 

Your virtual campus

Study from any location and build valuable connections with like-minded professionals worldwide.

Course tutor

"As the Programme Director for the MSc Psychological Sciences online conversion course,  I find great fulfillment in facilitating the academic journey of students from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Our curriculum comprehensively covers core areas of psychology, providing students with a robust framework for both further academic study and professional advancement. We welcome students from all corners of the globe to join our programme."

Dr Rachel Dolan

Programme Director MSc Psychological Science (Online)

Career Opportunities with Psychology Conversion Course Online     

This online master's course alone will not allow you to practice in the United Kingdom, but provides an opportunity for a non-psychology graduate, or a graduate from a non-BPS accredited course, to meet one of the entry requirements for a postgraduate programme of professional training in:  

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Duration:

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Career support resources

Brunel+ Award 

The Brunel+ Award is designed to give you recognition for the non-academic activities that you participate in during your time here at Brunel.

Brunel PDC (Professional Development Centre) 

Our careers service helps students develop the skills and experience needed to stand out in the international job market.

Open Library 

Online students will have full access to Brunel’s digital library of books, articles, and other electronic resources.

• Health psychology 
• Sport psychology 
• Clinical psychology 
• Counselling 

Graduates may also choose to explore career opportunities in media, marketing, HR, law enforcement, finance, health, and education, as well as government and non-governmental agencies and healthcare organisations. 

• Occupational Psychology  
• Educational Psychology  
• Forensic Psychology 

Accreditation 

Brunel's UK-based online master's in psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you'll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS, essential for pursuing a career in recognised psychology professions. 

Student Testimonial

The online platform was very easy to use. I think all the students found it very easy to use. I always had someone I could message and someone I could reach out to for support. Everyone was very friendly and supportive. They always had the right information at the right time, so it was an overall great experience.

Andreea Batrinu,

Psychological Sciences MSc online

• A UK first or second class (2:2) Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in any subject.
•  Applicants will be required to show evidence of GCSE grade C (or grade 4) (or equivalent) in Maths.
• Applicants with other degrees and subjects, with relevant work experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

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