University of Roehampton (London)
Psychology (Conversion) Distance Learning
Study detals
: Master's degree : MA (Hons) Psychology (Conversion) Distance Learning : Full time : 12 MonthRequirements
Entry requirements
Roehampton English Language Test
- Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores
TOEFL IBT
- Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking
IELTS Academic
· Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
Cambridge Advanced Certificate
- Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)
Cambridge Proficiency Certificate
- Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)
All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
Academic requirements
Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:
- Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
- Valid English language qualification
- Personal statement
- Two references
Speciality
There aren’t any pathways available
Additional information
Degree Overview
On this MSc, you'll learn the scientific underpinnings of the discipline of psychology across a range of key areas, including social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology. You’ll learn to critically evaluate psychological theory and research, as well as training in quantitative and qualitative research methods. You'll have access to an online learning environment, including real-time (live) interactions with staff and other students online. As a distance learner you will have support from the School of Psychology through regular contact with your module convenors, access to specialist services and a wide range of e-books and research journals at the University Library. You’ll also learn from enthusiastic and dedicated tutors, who are also practitioners and involved in the latest research. You are also welcome to visit our campus in London and benefit from our world-class library and specialist research equipment (including EEG and an fMRI scanner).
Study Reasons
- This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and covers the core content you need to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)
- This programme is predominantly directed at students who wish to embark on a career as a chartered psychologist in the UK through further professional study that require Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS
- You can study flexibly with the option to take stand-alone qualifications (PGCert/PGDip) or complete the full MSc