Course summary
Our conversion degree is an excellent fast-track route for those with appropriate qualifications but without an undergraduate degree in psychology. Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). It is the first step in becoming a chartered psychologist, which is a requirement for professional careers in psychology such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and forensic psychology. All professional career paths to become a psychologist require additional Masters or Doctoral Level study and supervised workplace practice after the MSc Psychology Conversion degree. This programme is for you if you have a BSc degree in another subject but want to become a psychologist. It provides you with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS in just one year. It is also suitable if you have a degree in Psychology from another country but want to take steps to become a psychologist in the UK. What you should know about this course
- This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. You must achieve an overall pass mark of 50% and pass the research project.
- We have well-equipped facilities and laboratories to support our activities and we employ creative teaching methods and assessment techniques.
- Number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology).
- Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
Assessments are varied and may include essays, critical reflections, library reports, presentations, research posters, seen and unseen exams, and practical reports. The final assessment is a dissertation project.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a non-psychology specialism OR An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2 in Psychology not accredited by the British Psychological Society. For more information, contact [email protected] or 020 8331 9000. You can also read our admissions policy.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £11000 | Whole course |
| England | £11000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11000 | Whole course |
| International | £17450 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
These fees were set for the 2023/24 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2024/25 academic year. Please follow this link for more information: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS