Psychology (MSc / Postgraduate Diploma) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme provides a comprehensive coverage of contemporary psychological theory and research, which distinctively provides students with Graduate Basis for Registration to the British Psychological Society (conversion course).
The programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
- key principles of psychological theory, including perception, attention and performance, developmental psychology, memory and cognition, social psychology, psychobiology, individual differences
- practical skills in research methodology, including the formulation of hypotheses, designing and reporting experiments using a range of research methodologies, and subject-specific IT skills
- design and execution of an independent research project, under supervision
- transferable skills in critical thinking; learning how to evaluate hypotheses, presentation writing and delivery, report writing and essay writing.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Designed for students with an undergraduate degree in another subject who want to gain a Master's in psychology.
- Includes a foundation in the subject, so you do not need to have previous qualifications in psychology.
- Provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (awardable at Years 2 and 3).
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Professional bodies that recognise this course
- This programme provides students with Graduate Basis for Registration to the British Psychological Society.
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Course structure
Foundation Year
Year 1
- Core Topics in Psychology I
- Intermediate Research Methods
- Contemporary Psychological Research II: Methods and Practices.
Year 2
- Core Topics in Psychology II
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Experimental Dissertation.
Year 3
- Contemporary Psychology
- Critical Analysis
- Dissertation.
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Study resources
Relevant journals and books will be available from the Birkbeck Library.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Psychology.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers as psychologists, and in education, human resources or management.
Find out more about careers in psychology.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- There is no closing date for applications, but early application is encouraged.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews