Psychology MSc

Careers and opportunities

The course confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership with the British Psychological Society, which forms part of the first stage training requirements in becoming a Chartered Psychologist, upon successful completion of the course¹.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain essential knowledge and skills, providing a strong foundation for potential careers in the field of psychology. These include:

• A comprehensive understanding of psychology as a discipline, encompassing core areas, diversity, historical origins, theories, debates, and limitations.
• The ability to critically analyse and evaluate psychological research evidence and theory, enabling informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in psychological research paradigms, methods, and data analyses, culminating in an independent psychology research project.
• Insight into the practical application of psychology to address global real-world challenges, benefiting diverse communities.
• A wide range of transferable skills, such as teamwork, numerical reasoning, digital literacy, and effective communication across different media.
• Proficiency in self-management strategies, organising time and workloads effectively.
• A critical evaluation of principles for leading and fostering a culture of organisational health and wellbeing.
• While the course opens avenues to further study and potential careers, specific opportunities may depend on individual aspirations, additional training, and experience.

Our Psychology MSc course opens doors to a diverse array of fulfilling careers. As the demand for psychological professionals grows (NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, 2023), there are career opportunities in a range of different sectors. Graduates may go on to apply for roles as Assistant Psychologists or apprenticeships as Clinical Associates in Psychology.

Gaining Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS is your first step towards becoming a professional psychologist, paving the way for further study in specialised fields like clinical, health, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational, or sports psychology. While this course opens the door to these exciting careers, additional training and experience are required to become a Chartered Psychologist (varying depending on your chosen field).

You may also go on to pursue roles in the rapidly growing wider psychological workforce including Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, or Education Mental Health Practitioners to name just a few (further training may be required).

You’ll also develop many transferable skills (e.g. data analysis, evaluating evidence) that are highly valued by employers across a wide range of sectors.