Experimental Psychology - MSc

This MSc is a conversion course that gives you a thorough grounding in psychology. You don’t need any prior formal psychology education. You cover:
-Biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology
-Philosophical and ethical perceptions of psychology
-Research methods

Accreditation
This MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society as a qualification for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

How will I study?
This MSc is intensive and consists of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical classes on the core modules, plus accompanying reading and essay writing.

As well as unseen examinations, you complete an experimental dissertation supervised by a member of faculty.

Scholarships
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals.

Chancellor's International Scholarship (2017)
-25 scholarships of a 50% tuition fee waiver
-Application deadline: 1 May 2017

ESRC 1+3 and +3 Scholarships (2017)
-A number of ESRC-funded standalone PhD and PhD with Masters scholarships across the social sciences.
-Application deadline: 30 January 2017

HESPAL Scholarship (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) (2017)
-Two full fee waivers in conjuction with maintenance support from the British Council
-Application deadline: 1 January 2017

USA Friends Scholarships (2017)
-A scholarship of an amount equivalent to $10,000 for nationals or residents of the USA on a one year taught Masters degree course
-Application deadline: 3 April 2017

Careers
Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in mental health, administration, counselling, research, nursing, teaching and lecturing, and clinical psychology. Others have gone on to further studies at doctoral level.

Employers of our graduates include:
-Charities
-Universities
-Local councils
-Health authorities, trusts and the NHS

Visit the Experimental Psychology - MSc page on the University of Sussex website for more details!