Masters Degrees in Psychology

The Psychology MSc is a conversion course aimed at graduate students whose first degree was in a (relevant) subject other than Psychology. Read more

Are you fascinated by the human mind? Hoping to change direction after an undergraduate degree in a different subject? This British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited conversion Masters is an essential step on your journey towards a career in Psychology. Read more

The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) offers a conversion route for graduates who hold an honours degree in Psychological Studies or a discipline cognate to Psychology, with at least 30 ECTS credits in Psychology or Psychology-related modules; and 30 ECTS in Research Methods modules or equivalent. Read more

Developed for students who wish to develop a career in health or forensic psychology, this conversion course is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject. Read more

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). Read more

This Master’s programme is designed for those who want to pursue a postgraduate route in psychology that will develop their professional and psychological research skills and knowledge. Read more

This course is for non-psychology graduates with either no or limited study in the subject. For example you may wish to change career path or may have a psychology degree that is not accredited by the. Read more

The Psychology for Graduates (by Distance Learning) is an excellent introductory course for those who would like to work in applied areas of professional psychology such as counselling, clinical, educational, forensic, health, occupational and sports psychology. Read more

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in clinical psychology is a 45-credit-hour degree program that allows students to develop basic intervention, evaluation, and consultation skills. Read more

The role of Psychologists in our every day lives is becoming much more prominent with more emphasis on areas such as cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness, and other support to improve our lives now available via the NHS and more people seeking self help methods and private support to cope more effectively with different situations throughout their lives. Read more

Psychology is all around us. It's one of the most diverse and fascinating subjects. We have an equally diverse team of research-active staff who work at the forefront of their research areas, from the mental world to the real world. Read more

According to the British Psychological Society, the goal of health psychology is to study scientifically the psychological processes of health, illness and health care. Read more

Sunderland's Psychology Department was rated top four in the UK for teaching excellence by the Sunday Times University Guide 2013. Read more

 With a focus on infant and child development, the course addresses a comprehensive range of topics surrounding typical and atypical development. Read more

The Health Psychology MSc, accredited by the British Psychological Society, aims to equip students to apply the scientific and theoretical principles and ideas of health psychology using a scholarly and critical approach, and to develop the practical skills and knowledge required for employment or research in the field. Read more