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Study an online Psychology MSc from Northumbria University.

Whether you’re looking to begin your psychology career, grow your existing one or simply explore your interest in the field, our online psychology conversion Masters will help you understand which area of psychology is right for you, and develop a successful career in your chosen area.

The course offers BPS (British Psychological Society) accreditation, which is internationally recognised in the industry. It will ensure you develop the core knowledge of psychology needed by the BPS for Graduate Membership (GBC) – the first essential milestone on your journey towards a future as a Chartered Psychologist. And with a 100% online learning mode, you can access learning materials anytime, anywhere on our bespoke eLearning platform, Blackboard Ultra.

Delivered in a flexible carousel structure, the course includes a range of modules including Biological and Social Psychology where you’ll learn the fundamentals of inherent and learnt psychology, and Individual Differences where you can unpick psychological approaches to intelligence and personality.

Our Masters takes around two years to complete and is delivered part-time. The recommended study time is fifteen hours a week which ensures your workload is manageable and can fit around your other commitments. Each module, with the exception of the final thesis module, includes ten weeks of learning, followed by an assessment which varies from essays to multiple-choice exams. The thesis module in delivered over a longer period of 30 weeks.

Have a question about the Psychology MSc? Visit our course FAQ page and find out more about our online degrees

  • Email: DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
  • Phone: +442843780292

> REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

 

In order to ensure BPS accreditation standards are met, and the quality of this course is upheld, places on the next intake will be limited. Due to high demand, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to applicants who meet the entry criteria. Our application portal is now open for the next intake and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you’d like to speak to someone about the course, please feel free to contact us.

Study an online Psychology MSc from Northumbria University.

Whether you’re looking to begin your psychology career, grow your existing one or simply explore your interest in the field, our online psychology conversion Masters will help you understand which area of psychology is right for you, and develop a successful career in your chosen area.

The course offers BPS (British Psychological Society) accreditation, which is internationally recognised in the industry. It will ensure you develop the core knowledge of psychology needed by the BPS for Graduate Membership (GBC) – the first essential milestone on your journey towards a future as a Chartered Psychologist. And with a 100% online learning mode, you can access learning materials anytime, anywhere on our bespoke eLearning platform, Blackboard Ultra.

Delivered in a flexible carousel structure, the course includes a range of modules including Biological and Social Psychology where you’ll learn the fundamentals of inherent and learnt psychology, and Individual Differences where you can unpick psychological approaches to intelligence and personality.

Our Masters takes around two years to complete and is delivered part-time. The recommended study time is fifteen hours a week which ensures your workload is manageable and can fit around your other commitments. Each module, with the exception of the final thesis module, includes ten weeks of learning, followed by an assessment which varies from essays to multiple-choice exams. The thesis module in delivered over a longer period of 30 weeks.

Have a question about the Psychology MSc? Visit our course FAQ page and find out more about our online degrees

  • Email: DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
  • Phone: +442843780292

> REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

 

In order to ensure BPS accreditation standards are met, and the quality of this course is upheld, places on the next intake will be limited. Due to high demand, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to applicants who meet the entry criteria. Our application portal is now open for the next intake and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you’d like to speak to someone about the course, please feel free to contact us.

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)
3 other options available

Department
Psychology

Location
Northumberland Building, Newcastle City Campus

City
Newcastle

Start
January, April, July or October

Fees
Fee Information

Entry Requirements 2024/25

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Fees and Funding 2024/25 Entry

Full UK Fee: £10,460

Full International Fee: £10,460



Scholarships and Discounts

Discover More about Fees, Scholarships and other Funding options for UK and International applicants.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

There are no Additional Costs

Fees and Funding 2025/26 Entry

Full UK Fee: £11,000

Full International Fee: £11,000



Scholarships and Discounts

Discover More about Fees, Scholarships and other Funding options for UK and International applicants.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

There are no Additional Costs

Our Application Process

Applying for this course is quick and easy, and can be done using our online applicant portal.

 

As part of the application process, you’ll need to upload a selection of important documents including:

  • Your Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • A copy of your degree transcript (if this was awarded in a language other than English, you’ll need an official translation too)
  • Evidence of any other postgraduate or professional qualifications
  • An updated CV/resume
  • Proof of your English Language proficiency (if English is your second language)
  • A 500 word personal statement

If you are a non standard applicant, you will also need to send us two professional / personal references on headed paper.

 

After receiving your application, our Applicant Services team will aim to respond to you as soon as possible.

 

You are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship, scholarships or funding.

 

The University reserves the right at any stage to request applicants and enrolling students to provide additional information about any aspect of their application or enrolment. In the event of any student providing false or inaccurate information at any stage, and/or failing to provide additional information when requested to do so, the University further reserves the right to refuse to consider an application, to withdraw registration, rescind home fees status where applicable, and/or demand payment of any fees or monies due to the University.

 


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Study Options

The following alternative study options are available for this course:

To start your application, simply select the month you would like to start your course.

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Any Questions?

Our Applicant Services team will be happy to help.  They can be contacted on 02843 780 292 or by emailing DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk



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