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Course description
Course description
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychologists seek to understand why we feel, think, and behave the way we do and how this understanding can help us to address many of the important issues society faces today.
This full-time campus-based Masters degree is suitable for those who have not studied psychology in their previous undergraduate degree (or little such as a minor subject or a standalone module) who would like to explore the fascinating world of psychology with a view to reorient their careers or enhance their understanding about how people perceive, think, interact and behave.
This postgraduate degree offers a broad range of modules that cover the key areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, plus research methods. We also cover aspects such as individual differences and the historical foundations of psychology. We also have a focus on applied psychology with a dedicated module designed to support you in your psychology career.
We are in the top 25 UK universities in the Psychology subject area and one of only seven Psychology departments in the UK with the highest achieved scores for added value, meaning that many of our students exceed expectations because of the excellent support they receive (The Guardian University Guide 2022). In addition, we are also in the top 23 UK universities for quality of research, with over 80% of research outputs evaluated as internationally excellent or world-leading and 100% having very considerable or outstanding real-world impact beyond academia. (REF 2021).
This postgraduate qualification can also be taken by students studying for an undergraduate medical degree as an intercalated iMSc (iMSc).
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Second class honours degree in any subject.
Intercalating medical students
You will need to have completed year 3 or 4 of your medical course, and be in the 9th decile or above of your degree. External candidates require a permission to intercalate letter from their current medical school. Learn more about intercalated degrees.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
International Qualifications
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2024
Tuition fees for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed. As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2023/24 were:
- MSc: £11,950
Please note that EU students only qualify for home status if they have Settled Status.
Find out more about how to pay and scholarships and funding.
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you're eligible.
International Students
Starting in September 2024
Tuition fees for 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed. As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2023/24 were:
- MSc: £21,500
Find out more about how to pay and scholarships and funding.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
Studying psychology, you will not only gain insight into human behaviour, but also develop and refine a range of highly sought-after transferable skills, like critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication skills, data handling and research, which will improve your employability regardless of the work you do.
In the UK alone, over 750,000 people work in an area that involves psychology as part of their role in sectors as diverse as social care, health, education, research, business, law enforcement and sports. Expectations are that the need for psychologists will continue to rise as we adjust to life post-Covid.
Related courses
Related courses
Research Methods in Psychology
MRes, 1-2 years, full- or part-time
Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
MRes, 1-2 years, full- or part-time
Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health
MRes, 1-2 years, full- or part-time
Psychology
MSc, by distance learning
Occupational Psychology
MSc, by distance learning
Psychology of Work
MSc/PGDip, by distance learning
Course structure
Modules
Modules
- Historical and Conceptual Themes in Psychology
- Investigating Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour
- Exploring Mental Processes
- Individual Differences
- Applied Human Behaviour
- Lifespan Development
- Professional Psychology
- Dissertation
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester?
Our Students’ Union supports all students during their studies, offering free, impartial and confidential advice. Our Career Development Service offers you guidance and support to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Services for students include online tools and individually tailored advice to help you develop your academic skills and a wide selection of one-to-one careers consultations, workshops and webinars covering interview and assessment centre skills, psychometric testing and CVs, covering letters and application forms.
Once you have completed you studies you become part of our global alumni family maintaining strong links with graduates, parents, friends and supporters of the University through a programme of events, services and communications.
Teaching and learning
This programme offers a diverse range of teaching and learning from experienced psychology staff with expertise in health and wellbeing, vision sciences, cognitive neuroscience, applied psychology and higher education pedagogy. Your classes will be in the form of in-person lectures, seminars and practical workshops. So, you will have plenty of opportunity to work and interact with peers in exploring the fascinating world of psychology. Additionally, you will conduct an original empirical psychological project with an experienced supervisor in the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences. We also have online virtual learning environment Blackboard which will house a host of additional activities to enhance your skills outside of the classroom.
A range of assessments are used across the course including literature reviews, research reports, reflective commentaries, essays, case studies, oral presentations and an empirical dissertation.
Throughout your learning journey with us you will receive the support you need to succeed. A personal tutor will be allocated to you to help and advise you. Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides online tools and individually tailored advice to help you develop your academic skills and you will have access to the Library’s online catalogue containing thousands of electronic journals and over 300,000 electronic books.
Applying to intercalate
If you are a Leicester medical student wishing to apply to intercalate then you should follow the local application process as described in the process map on Blackboard. Intercalating students from other medical schools should apply via the relevant link below.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Psychology | Qualification MSc | Duration 1 year, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
