Brunel University – MSc Psychological Sciences

MSc Psychological Sciences

Psychology is defined as the study of mind and behaviour. Psychology is simultaneously a biological science and a social science, providing an exceptionally broad range of conceptual perspectives and empirical skills that will enable students to compete effectively in the workforce upon graduation.

The MSc Psychological Sciences conversion course provides a post-graduate qualification enabling students from a range of backgrounds to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership in Psychology of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Moreover, the conversion course provides a sound knowledge of the diverse approaches to the study of behaviour encompassed within the core areas of psychology. Finally, the course emphasises the development of transferable knowledge, analytic expertise and research skills, which will be useful across the diverse areas of employment that attract psychology graduates and as a basis for further advanced study within the discipline (e.g. PhD, ClinPsyD, DEdPsy).

Course Content

Year 1

• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Social Psychology
• Statistics in Psychology
• Dissertation
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Psychology Research Methods in Practice
• Research Methods
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Dissertation

I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.

Abraham H. Maslow

Entry Requirements (International Students)

• Bachelor Degree Diploma GPA 70% over 100%.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 in all bands)
• 2 Academic Reference Letters
• Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)