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MSc Psychology Conversion

  • Year of entry
    2026/27
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  12 months Part Time: 24 months
  • Year of entry
    2026/27
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  12 months Part Time: 24 months

Broaden your psychological knowledge, develop your career, and gain an accredited qualification on our MSc Psychology Conversion course.

Designed for graduates from any discipline, the MSc Psychology Conversion at the University of Reading is accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and gives you the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to take the first step towards a career in psychology.

We offer a modern, evidence-based introduction to psychology, covering core disciplines such as:

  • development in typical and atypical populations
  • neuroscience
  • perception
  • cognition and social psychology
  • differential psychology.

You can tailor your studies with optional modules that reflect Reading School of Psychology strengths in research and clinical psychology, including evidence-based treatments and research placements across a variety of settings.

Accreditation

Fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course provides the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), subject to meeting the Society's requirements, making it an ideal first step towards further training and a career in psychology.

Access our specialist facilities

As a master’s student, you will have access to our state-of-the-art research laboratories, neuroimaging facilities, and observation resources.

Our School is also home to three public-facing in-house NHS clinics that enhance our teaching while providing invaluable support and treatment to the local community:

Taught by leading academics

You will be taught by leading academics who integrate cutting-edge research and theory, equipping you with the skills needed to advance your future career. Our teaching is also informed by the world-renowned Charlie Waller Institute for evidence-based psychological treatments.

Tailor your degree to suit your interests

We offer an optional component to your degree, allowing you to tailor your studies. You can have a greater focus on the fundamental science of the mind and brain or pursue a career in a clinical psychology-related field.

Placements

Enhance your postgraduate psychology studies with hands-on experience with NHS-partnered clinics and professional training centres.

With our optional Research Placement module, you can choose to undertake a research placement in neuroscience, developmental psychopathology or clinical research. Working in one of our world-class research laboratories, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines and topics.

Tailored seminars to support conversion

Our seminars and assessments are designed specifically for graduates from other disciplines. We also offer support sessions in statistics and employability skills for conversion students.

Schedule

The course’s compulsory modules are taught over two days per week between 9:00 and 17:00, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. Classes are delivered exclusively at the postgraduate level and are not shared with undergraduate courses.

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £13,100. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.

New international students: £31,650. If you study part time over two years, your fees will be calculated at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year. Fees will increase each year according to inflation (up to 4%) and will be rounded up to the nearest £50.

Tuition fee information

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

As a graduate of this course, you will be qualified for further training to become a professional psychologist. Our MSc Psychology Conversion degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Career paths

This course is highly relevant to careers in research, data management, and analytical thinking, including:

  • clinical psychology
  • forensic psychology
  • counselling
  • educational psychology
  • education health
  • human resources
  • marketing and commerce.

Previous organisations that graduates have gone onto work for include:

  • the NHS
  • civil services
  • schools
  • charities.

Alternatively, you can choose to further develop your skills by pursuing research, teacher training or further postgraduate studies.

Career outcomes

Overall, 96% of graduates from Psychology are in work or further study within 15 months of the end of their course. (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2026, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24; includes MSc Psychology courses only)