Overview

Whether you’re taking the first steps in your psychology career, looking to advance your journey to becoming a Chartered Psychologist, or are simply keen to explore your interest in the subject, this conversion course will help you reach your goals.

Key Facts

The varied nature of the Psychology programme by Northumbria University will help you learn which area of psychology suits you best. You’ll develop the biological, developmental and social psychology knowledge required for Membership to the BPS, as well as a host of transferable skills – from learning how to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to Masters-level research capabilities.

Upon graduation, you’ll have a solid basis on which to progress to the next step: the society-accredited professional postgraduate training needed to become a Chartered Psychologist in your chosen area. It’ll also prepare you if you wish to go into further research in the field.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Biology and Social Psychology

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

Psychological Research Experience

Individual Differences

Psychological Data Analysis

Research Philosophies and Planning

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- 15 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Social Psychology View 8 other Masters in Social Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

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Tuition Fees

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5500 GBP / year

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5500 GBP / year

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Funding

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