Psychological Science (Conversion) MSc

Course description

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion programme is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice. We have particular expertise in quantitative methods, and our course would particularly suit those from a Science background. There will be the possibility for students to specialise in Cognitive Neuroscience or Clinical Psychology in their choice of optional courses. In addition, graduates from the MSc will have a range of generic intellectual and practical skills, including initiative, self-reliance and critical ability, which are easily adaptable to the needs of the labour market. Training in psychological research methods and project work will be included in the programme.

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

- The MSc Psychological Science (conversion) is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

- Psychology at Glasgow is ranked 10th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020).

- With a top 10 ranking in the UK (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide), the school continues to meet student expectations, combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.

- The School of Psychology brings together world-leading expertise in experimental psychology, cognitive science and cognitive and affective neuroscience in order to advance the understanding of human behaviour.

- The Research Methods course provides a comprehensive training in reproducible data analysis.

- A wide range of optional courses are available representing the research expertise of our staff.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

Modes of delivery may include lectures, seminars, small group teaching and research projects.
See the 2020-21 MSc Psychological Science Conversion Handbook and the FAQs document for more information.

**Core Courses**
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (PGT CONV)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (PGT CONV)
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (PGT CONV)
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (PGT CONV)
RESEARCH METHODS 1 (PGT CONV)
RESEARCH METHODS 2 (PGT CONV)
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PGT CONV)
PSYCHOLOGY DISSERTATION (PGT CONV)

**Optional Courses**
Choose from a range of options. These may include:

DEVELOPMENT, DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY (PGT CONV)
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (PGT CONV)
PSYCHOLOGY AND BIOLOGY OF MENTAL DISORDERS (PGT CONV)
NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION MAKING (PGT CONV)
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DEFICITS (PGT CONV)
AUTISM (PGT CONV)
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APPLIED QUALITATIVE METHODS (PGT CONV)
FROM VISUAL AWARENESS TO FREE WILL (PGT CONV)
HEALTH NEUROSCIENCE PGT (CONV)
BASICS OF FMRI IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
SERVICE LEARNING: SUPPORTING SCHOOLS WITH EFFECTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES

Subjects

• Psychology
• Health studies