The Psychology MSc at the University of Chester offers a comprehensive conversion pathway for graduates seeking to enter the psychology profession and gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you hold a degree in another subject or an unaccredited psychology qualification, providing you with essential knowledge in biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, and social psychology. You will explore the biological underpinnings of behaviour, understand mental processes, and investigate how humans develop and interact.
This full-time, one-year MSc is delivered on campus, with all classes conveniently scheduled for one day per week to support your flexibility. You will engage with specialist postgraduate-level teaching and have access to a wide range of psychological equipment within the School of Psychology. The curriculum culminates in a significant research dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a chosen area of psychological inquiry. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with the foundational knowledge and research skills necessary to pursue further postgraduate training and a career as a chartered psychologist.