Psychology - Conversion Course Master's
Earn a British Psychological Society-accredited conversion master's degree in psychology through part-time study.
Best for:Best for non-psychology graduates seeking a professional conversion qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Overview
This conversion master's programme at the Open University in Ireland enables non-psychology graduates to earn a qualification that provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. The curriculum builds foundational and critical understanding across core concepts, theories, and methodologies within psychology. Students engage in structured part-time learning over two years, beginning with an introductory postgraduate module designed to establish advanced academic skills. Applicants must demonstrate strong writing, critical reading, and logical reasoning capabilities to successfully master the coursework.
What you'll do
- Complete structured modules and assessments starting with the core module Critically exploring psychology 1
- Engage in approximately 25 hours of part-time study per week over a two-year period
- Read, analyse, and critically evaluate academic literature and psychological evidence
- Produce clear, concise, and logically structured written arguments supported by evidence
Requirements
Degree required: UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent in a non-psychology discipline
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent recommended if English is not the first language
Instruction: English
- Ability to write accurately, clearly, and concisely
- Capacity to read large quantities of text quickly and critically
- Skill in classifying evidence precisely and assessing its reliability
- Capability to construct logical and consistent arguments
- Must not already hold an undergraduate degree that grants eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership from the British Psychological Society
- Must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent
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Prospective students must submit an admissions application through the official Open University admissions portal. Ensure all prior degree transcripts and supporting documentation demonstrating meeting the academic requirements are provided upon application.
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