Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course gives you the foundation you need to enter the world of psychology. You’ll learn to critically evaluate research, understand and explain behaviour, and communicate psychological insights effectively, while gaining a solid grounding in all core areas of the discipline.
These skills open doors to professional pathways such as clinical, educational, health, occupational, or forensic psychology, and are highly valued in fields like human resources, market research, policy, and health and social care. Whatever your ambitions, this course is a powerful springboard for your future.
You’ll study in Durham, a beautiful, historic city known for its safety and welcoming atmosphere. Our Department is research-intensive and has a strong global reputation - ranked among the Top 100 psychology departments worldwide (QS World University Rankings for Psychology 2026). We combine cutting-edge research with teaching, so you’ll learn the essentials and the latest developments in areas such as Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, and Quantitative Social Psychology. These specialisms also offer opportunities for further postgraduate study.
You will study three core modules culminating in a Research Project and Preregistered Report.
You will study three core modules culminating in a Research Project and Preregistered Report.
To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below. Please also consult the standard UK entry requirements for subject-specific requirements which apply to all applicants.
Postgraduate Taught
The Diplomë Universitare alone is not considered to be sufficient preparation for postgraduate study. We require either the Diplomë e Nivelittë Pare (Bachelor (First Level (University) Diploma/Bachelor's degree), the Master Shkencave (Master of Science), or the Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences) with an overall mark of ≥9.0/10.0 from an ASCAL accredited institution.
Postgraduate Research
Candidates require both a Diplomë e Nivelittë Dytë (Second Level (University) Diploma) and a Bachelor's degree from ASCAL accredited institutions. The Bachelor's degree should have an overall mark of ≥9.0/10.0.
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Students holding the following qualifications can be considered for entry to Postgraduate Taught programmes:
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Postgraduate Taught
Applicants require a Bátxelor from the Universitat d’Andorra with a grade of ≥8.5/10.
Qualifications awarded from the private institutions Humanium International University, Universitat Carlemany, Universitas Europea IMF and University Oberta la Salle, the latter for the period 2010-2021 only, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate Research
Candidates require a Bátxelor and a Máster , grades as Postgraduate Taught.
To ensure you can make the most of the exceptional learning experience we offer, it’s important that you are able to demonstrate the level of English language proficiency required for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Students holding the following qualifications can be considered for entry to Postgraduate Taught programmes:
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 57 位 | 布里斯托大学University of Bristol | 1年 | 34300英镑/年 |
| 第 68 位 | 伯明翰大学University of Birmingham | 1年 | 32580英镑/年 |
| 第 80 位 | 格拉斯哥大学University of Glasgow | 1年 | 33708英镑/年 |
| 第 97 位 | 诺丁汉大学University of Nottingham | 1年 | 34000英镑/年 |
| 第 103 位 | 伦敦玛丽女王大学Queen Mary University of London | 1年 | 33150英镑/年 |
| 第 115 位 | 圣安德鲁斯大学University of St Andrews | 1年 | 31450英镑/年 |
| 第 136 位 | 埃克塞特大学University of Exeter | 1年 | 29750英镑/年 |
| 第 139 位 | 利物浦大学University of Liverpool | 1年 | 33000英镑/年 |