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International/EU: £16,385 for the course
Course summary
- Gain foundational knowledge and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology.
- Develop the research and critical thinking skills that underlie theory and practice in psychology
- Experience teaching which is creative, challenging and innovative in exploring issues at the forefront of the subject.
This course is suitable for individuals returning to study or those seeking to explore psychology for the first time. It allows you to acquire the knowledge and scientific understanding of the core facets of psychology. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the graduate basis for chartered membership of the society (GBC).
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How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Designed to be delivered with one day per week attendance at university to allow people to continue in employment while they complete the degree, the course is supplemented by self-directed learning tasks that provide optimum flexibility for students who may also be working part-time and/or integrating family life.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- workshops
- presentations
- independent study
Course leaders and tutors
Olga Daneyko
Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Course Leader MSc PsychologyOlga is the course leader for the MSc psychology conversion course. She is also part of the teaching team for several modules of Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, Re … Read more
Applied learning
Live projects
You complete a large-scale research project under the supervision of a member of staff, which allows you to put the psychological knowledge and research skills you've honed over the course of the degree into practice.
You may be offered the opportunity to assist with undergraduate teaching and/or staff research projects (subject to availability). This will especially suit those interested in a career in academia. In addition, there will be many other opportunities for volunteering available via the wider University and through organisations outside of the University.
Future careers
As a conversion course, the programme is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary grounding in the core academic and subject specific skills needed to gain access to postgraduate training courses for a career in psychology. Past graduates have gone on to apply for training posts in clinical psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, counselling psychology, as well as PhDs.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided you achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent and pass your dissertation. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
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Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- open-access PC rooms, for study and group work
- a range of labs, from EEG and eye-tracking labs to generic lab spaces for experiments
- the Hallam Library with 24 hour digital access
Entry requirements
All students
A 2:2 degree or above or equivalent in any subject.
We may consider graduates with relevant work experience.
You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
If you do not have these qualifications, or you are unsure whether you have the equivalent, please contact us.
International students
Typically you need qualifications equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree.
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills. For equivalencies see our English language entry requirements web page.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
If you do not have these qualifications, or you are unsure whether you have the equivalent, please contact us.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change from year to year. When selecting your elective modules, your choice will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. For further advice on the structure of this MSc, please contact the course leader.
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| Module: Cognitive Psychobiology | Credits: 30 |
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| Module: Fundamentals In Design And Statistics | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Personality And Individual Differences | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Research Dissertation And Professional Development In Psychology | Credits: 60 |
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| Module: Research Issues In Applied Developmental Psychology | Credits: 30 |
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| Module: Social Psychology Perspectives And Topics | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Applying Health Psychology To The Environment | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Contemporary Relationship Science: From Infant-Carer Attachment To Romantic Partners | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Exploring Language And Its Disorders | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Forensic Psychology: The Dark Side | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Theory And Practice In Counselling And Psychotherapy | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Psychology courses (PDF, 216.3KB)Legal information
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