This Masters in Psychological Studies is designed to provide you with a broad and critical awareness of psychological theory and practice, together with opportunities to focus on aspects of psychology with particular relevance to your own experience and interests.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time;

The MSc in Psychological Studies programme consists of a series of eight core courses: two in Research Methods (20 credits each) and six others (10 credits each), plus a research project (60 credits). You will also need to complete two optional courses (10 credits each) totalling 180 credits. Additional course elements include attendance at six research project sessions throughout the academic year; you will also be allocated a supervisor to advise you with the general conduct of your research.

Core courses: Semester 1

• Research methods 1 
• Developmental psychology
• Individual differences  
• Conceptual and historical issues in psychology

Optional courses: Semester 1

• Professional skills  
• Perception and visual cognition
• Atypical development
• Advanced qualitative methods
• Current issues in psychology

Core courses: Semester 2

• Research methods 2
• Physiological psychology 
• Social psychology
• Cognitive psychology

Optional courses: Semester 2

• Educational psychology  
• Clinical psychology
• Health psychology

Dissertation (core)

Career prospects

As this programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, successful graduates from the programme are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society (GBC).  Our graduates have successfully progressed to further professional training in the field of psychology on programmes such as clinical psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology and occupational psychology. Others have progressed to research posts and PhD study.  Some graduates have used the qualification to advance their skills in their current employment and progressed through to promoted posts.

Academic entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

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