Master of Science in Psychology - Offered by Liverpool John Moores University
Unicaf In partnership with British Universities, Global
First Year Course Fee
USD 8,718
Course Accredited By
The MSc in Psychology has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring ethical issues.
The primary goal of psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour, and experience and of the complex interactions between these. The programme will develop knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavour and the role of empirical evidence in the development of theory relating to human behaviour. It will provide an opportunity to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and an opportunity to conduct research independently. Applications of psychology will be core to all modules as well as a focus on how psychology can be applied to problems in different regions and cultures of the world. Students will develop breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in key areas including: health, forensic, work, and positive psychology. They will gain transferable skills including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and Master’s level research skills.
Enrollment Cycles
- June 2023
- July 2023
- August 2023
- September 2023
- October 2023
- November 2023
- December 2023
- January 2024
- February 2024
- March 2024
- April 2024
- May 2024
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above-mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
Programme Pathway
Foundation Courses
- Induction Module LJMU-IND-M-100
Postgraduate Certificate Level
- Current Perspectives in Psychology LJMU-7500-PSYSCI
- Health Psychology LJMU-7501-PSYSCI
- Work Psychology LJMU-7502-PSYSCI
Postgraduate Diploma Level
- Positive Psychology LJMU-7503-PSYSCI
- Forensic Psychology LJMU-7504-PSYSCI
- Psychology Research Skills LJMU-7505-PSYSCI
Postgraduate Award Level
- Dissertation Project LJMU-7506-PSYSCI
- Full fees 12635 GBP (without any scholarship)