MSc in Psychology
Our MSc Psychology is an accredited, online programme offering flexible learning to fit with your busy lifestyle. If you have a non-psychology (or non-accredited psychology) degree and want to switch to a career in Psychology, completing our course will give you Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society - your first step to a career as a psychologist.
Studying postgraduate level psychology with us will mean you join a friendly, community of learners who enjoy a high-quality teaching and learning experience - the University of Worcester is ranked 6th out of 68 institutions for postgraduate study (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, Advance HE).
Developing your employability is central to our course. Here at Worcester, we've designed the MSc Psychology curriculum around your busy lifestyle and future ambitions. We will support you in developing the skills that will open doors in a range of sectors, including health, business, counselling, education and doctoral research training. Communication, problem solving, critical thinking, team working, and data collection and analysis are just some of the skills that will increase your appeal to employers.
You will learn from subject specialists and research-active academics working on cutting edge projects to help you develop your research skills and expertise. This translates to our teaching and learning approach which is research-inspired and evidence-based. As well as learning about the core areas of Psychology, we also prepare you for the next step of your Psychology journey with tailored personal academic support and training through our ‘Professional Skills Development’ module.
We recognise our students are on a rapid path of new learning and development, and we have tailored our programme to guide you at every step of your journey; there are lots of opportunities to practice your academic skills, test your knowledge and gain feedback and support to help you succeed at an advanced level of study. We teach our students in way that works for them; we listen and work in partnership with our students.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
With more than 1,000 people employed in a range of jobs, the University of Worcester is more a community than a workplace.
You'll join a positive and enthusiastic group of people continually driven to improve the university experience for our students. We also know that people have commitments outside their job, so we provide a working environment that allows you to achieve the right work-life balance.
Working at Worcester
At Worcester, diversity is the key to creativity. Our inclusive culture, friendly university community and dedication to impactful academic endeavour make the University of Worcester an enjoyable and highly rewarding place to work.
Our culture is characterised by the same commitment to diversity and inclusion that underpins our work in all areas of university life. Worcester is the number one university in the UK for gender pay equality, is consistently outstanding on environmental sustainability and committed to becoming the most inclusive employer we can be. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer, and a signatory to the Mindful Employer charter.
About the University
The University of Worcester is a thriving engine of opportunity with a global reputation for inclusion and innovation. Our maxim, ‘Inspired for Life’ is at the heart of what we're about. We aim to support students and staff across all our academic schools to succeed in their chosen career - we motivate them to use the skills that they develop to build a better world. In practice this means an institutional commitment to inclusion, democracy, social benefit, and the transformative power of higher education.
Whilst excellence in learning, teaching and research remain at the centre of everything we do, our strategic plan sets out a vision to combine this with strong principles and the enduring human values of inclusion, community and equality of opportunity.
Our Graduates go on to pursue exciting and diverse careers which span a vast variety of employment sectors, countries and individual futures.
We know that, regardless of the career you chose, future employers will want evidence of your expertise and the individual personal qualities which make you the best candidate. Our courses are relevant, based on current research and our assessments are designed to hone your practical and transferable skills where possible. Thanks to our close links with local employers, we are able to offer a range of work experience, volunteering, extra extra-curricular activities and internship opportunities.
Just a few of our recent graduate careers include: Performance Analysis for a British Paralympic Squad, enhancing global education and teacher training in India, Nursing and Teaching. Our employment statistics speak for themselves with 94.6% of Worcester graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020).
We are also in the top 10 for ‘Sustained employment with or without further study’ in the most recent Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data, which looks at employment rates 1 year (9th), 3 years (9th) and 5 years (8th) after graduation.
Careers support
Our Careers and Employability Service are based in the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre. They offer in-depth support to current students and graduates including leavers toolkits, career planning sessions, CV and cover letter advice and application guides.
The myCareer service is the online home for all things Careers & Employability related and allows students, staff and graduates to book appointments, attend events, workshops and Careers Fairs, search for jobs and unlock different levels of the Worcester Award.
In order to help you determine the best learning environment for you, the Careers and Employability Service offer free psychometric tests to determine your learning styles, your career interests and your readiness to enter employment. They can support you to gain relevant experience, practice aptitude tests and maximise your potential for future employers.
Many students have opportunities to take placements or work project modules as part of their degree which further equips you for post-graduate employment. For Business School students, this might include a paid placement year in an area relevant to your future career goals.
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Pass the Indian Bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% (50% from the University of Delhi) or higher, with a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Home Edition
86 with no less than:
Listening 17
Reading 18
Speaking 20
Writing 17
Pearson PTE Academic
58, with no less than 42 in each component
Cambridge CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
Score of 176 overall or above with no less than 160 in each section, equivalent to CEFR C score
Cambridge CPE: Certificate in Proficiency in English
Test at C1 level (minimum 180 points)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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