Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A good honours degree or equivalent The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. - CV You’ll also need to: - demonstrate evidence of an interest in and a commitment to psychology and education - have the potential to successfully complete the MSc and to apply for the British Psychological Society’s Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC)

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..education-msc-conversion

Overview

This course will give you an insight into core components of the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, including biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, as well as conceptual and historical issues in psychology.

It’s a one-year, full-time course designed for students who don’t have a degree in psychology but who do have an honours degree in another subject (minimum 2:1).

The MSc will equip you with the necessary understanding, skills and qualifications to enable you to pursue a career in psychology or cognate discipline.

Once you have successfully completed the course, you’ll be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) of the BPS. This means you’ll be eligible to apply for professional training programmes.

Programme structure

Core modules

Difference, Disability and Diversity in Psychology and Education
Constructing Mind, Brain and Society
Global Mental Health and Development
Research Methods in Psychology and Education

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars and small-group tutorials
Group work
Tutorials
Online activities

All students in the School of Education belong to an exciting research community and have the chance to take part in seminars and other activities. Students on the MSc (Conversion) will be invited to activities organised by the Centre for Critical Psychology and Education.

Assessment

Essays
Individual presentations
A 15-20,000-word dissertation

For the dissertation study, you’ll be supported by an experienced research tutor who has expertise in the appropriate field.

Throughout the course, you’ll keep a reflective learning log. This is not assessed formally as a written piece of work, but is an essential component for any potential practitioner wishing to use psychologically-informed concepts following a period of study at masters-level.