University of Reading
Psychology Conversion MSc
University of Reading

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - h University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 12 Months

Key Course Facts

Course Description

This newly developed master’s programme has been designed for those who have an interest in psychology and want to follow a course that is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You'll develop a broad knowledge of psychology on a course that can be tailored to broaden your mind and develop your career.

The course covers all the important sub-disciplines of psychology, including:

  • Development in typical and atypical populations
  • Neuroscience
  • Perception
  • Cognition
  • Social psychology
  • Differential psychology.

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**Empirical Project work**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology Conversion, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**IELTS: 6**5 overall with no element less than 5.5.

Entry requirements: Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above). You will need to demonstrate your interest in studying psychology.

Costs

Tuition Fees Psychology Conversion MSc

Ireland £12550
EU £26950
England UK £12550
Northern Ireland £12550
Scotland £12550
Wales £12550
Channel Islands £12550
International £26950
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

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Student composition of University of Reading

Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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