Introduction This programme is designed to introduce graduates from other disciplines to the study of psychology as a first step to pursuing a career in this area. The MSc Psychological Studies will introduce you to the study of psychology and provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in psychology or in other areas where a scientific understanding of human behaviour is important. Completion of this conversion programme could act as the first step to a professional career in psychology and will open up various options to you. Completion of a further 1 year masters programme in a specialist area such as health psychology or occupational psychology will enable you to pursue these specialist career paths. Alternatively, you may wish to use the conversion qualification as means to gain a BPS accredited qualification or as the basis for a career in the many areas where knowledge of human behaviour is beneficial. You may be interested in pursuing a research career in psychology and may choose to go on to complete an MRes in Psychology as the first step to a PhD. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Biological Psychology Psycholocial Assessment Perception Introduction to Methods and Analysis in Psychology Semester 2 Compulsory Social Psychology Advanced Methods and Analysis in Psychology Memory and Language Development Psychology Semester 3 Compulsory Research Project Why study at Aberdeen? Upon graduation you are awarded with basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS. The School of Psychology at Aberdeen has one of the oldest units in the UK You are taught by a School ranked in the top 20 in UK REF 2014 Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months Full Time September start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life