Program Overview
The Psychology (Conversion) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology (Conversion) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,450 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 840 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology (Conversion) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
In accordance with the British Psychological Society\'s requirements, applicants are required to hold a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree (or international equivalent).
Applicants to the MSc route need not have studied any Psychology before.
Applicants to the PgDip route must have studied 60 credits of Psychology at Level 4 or above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,450 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 840 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,450 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 840 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months