MSc Psychology (BPS)

With Arden University, you’ll have access to an engaging and easy to navigate online learning platform called ilearn. Available on desktop or mobile devices, ilearn supports and encourages you to take control of your studies. Providing everything you need to complete your programme in one accessible place, ilearn features:

• A virtual classroom, library, diary, and lecture theatre rolled into one
• All of your modules, study materials, career support, and schedules
• Access to an online library containing thousands of e-journals, e-books, podcasts, and videos
• Downloadable module materials so you can access the course when offline
• Engaging forums where you can interact, debate, and discuss ideas with your tutors and fellow students

To be eligible for Arden's MSc Psychology Master's Degree course you must normally have:

• A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent.
• A Maths qualification equivalent to at least Grade C at GCSE.

We will consider alternative qualifications to evidence the maths component, as this qualification includes research methods which involves statistics.

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English, you must have IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (no less than 6.0 in any element).

Arden University will typically ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experiences.

The MSc Psychology (BPS) syllabus is designed to build an understanding of the core principles within the field of psychology. The modules touch upon the critical aspects of applied psychology and research methods, before exploring cognitive psychology and the ways the brain interprets the world, and also social psychology and human behaviour. There is analysis of the concept of individual differences along with abnormal psychology and its controversial history. The programme also addresses lifespan development and behavioural neuroscience, looking at the methodologies involved with biological psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

The final module is an independent research and planning project. This is an opportunity to undertake research into an area of your choice within the field. With support from your tutor, the research project helps develop your critical abilities and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your chosen area of specialisation.

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The skills learned on this master’s degree programme will give you a range of transferable skills that are sought after by organisations in a variety of industries, in both the private and public sector. Within the field, some of the career pathways you may choose to follow could be in Health, Clinical, Educational, Occupational, Counselling, Sport & Exercise, Forensic, or Neuro psychology.

Graduates of the programme may consider exploring professional roles such as:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Counsellor
• Occupational Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Research and Development Consultant Analyst