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Master of Science in Psychology (Conversion)

University of Bolton

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 15,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 8,200 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

A676 Deane Rd, Bolton BL3 5AB, United Kingdom

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Master of Science in Psychology (Conversion)

Program Overview

If you're looking to pursue a psychology-related career or further professional training in psychology and your first degree is not a psychology degree, but in an area related to psychology, the University of Bolton's highly regarded conversion course is ideal. Maybe you're considering a future in educational, occupational or clinical psychology, but don't have enough credits in psychology at the undergraduate level. Or perhaps your psychology degree didn't come with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the British Psychological Society. Either way, this course is a great solution as the first step towards your career as a psychologist.

The programme modules cover specific areas of psychology equivalent to those in the British Psychological Society's qualification exam and will give you an opportunity to achieve a firm understanding of psychological theories, approaches and research methods.

Psychology courses at Bolton benefit from excellent facilities and committed, enthusiastic staff – many of whom are involved in leading research that will support your studies.

We also offer alternative versions of this course with different durations. For details of the 18-month full-time course, please visit our full-time MSc Psychology (Conversion): January Start course search web page. Alternatively, to find out more and apply for the 24-month part-time course, please visit our part-time MSc Psychology (Conversion) course search web page.

Highlights

You can enjoy support from approachable staff with a diverse range of research interests.
Our well-equipped department is home to innovative methods of teaching and assessment.
You'll have the chance to learn how to apply advanced critical analysis and evidence-based reasoning to current research and methodology.
We'll support you in developing many sought-after transferable skills as you prepare for postgraduate employment or training.

Key Features

The Department of Psychology at Bolton is well established. Our undergraduate degree is one of the oldest in the country, and we have offered conversion provision since 2001.
This MSc Psychology (Conversion) course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and offers you the chance to achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartership.
Our excellent facilities include a fully equipped observation and psychophysiology laboratory.
By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Bolton

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Careers Opportunities

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) is a conversion course for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career in psychology; for instance, in educational, occupational or clinical psychology.

Upon successfully completing the course, you'll possess enhanced intellectual and thinking skills, problem-solving, interpersonal awareness, communication skills and the ability to develop arguments supported by relevant evidence, teamwork and IT and data handling skills.

What can I do with this qualification?

Numerous career paths are available to psychology graduates with British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. The more traditional careers include counselling and clinical psychology, occupational or educational psychology, mental health, forensic psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, and sport and exercise psychology. In addition, there are broader career options, including personnel management, research, teaching, social work and health. The BPS website at https://careers.bps.org.uk/ is an excellent source of career advice.

Postgraduate options include further studies at the master's or PhD level. Graduates can also progress to graduate schemes, which are long-term employment contracts, usually with a large corporate company offering advanced training packages.

Alternative career options

Although some psychology graduates become professional psychologists, many others go on work in related fields. Graduates can use the qualification as a stepping-stone into a range of other careers, bearing in mind that some of these roles will require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Some of these careers include:

Teaching and education
Careers guidance
Human resources
Probation services
Prison services
Social work
Counselling
Family mediation and support
Nursing
Police
Media and advertising
Communications
Sport and recreation
Advertising
Child protection
Youth work

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.