MSc in Psychology

Course details

Start: February, May or September

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is popular with those wishing to pursue a career in psychology but do not have a full psychology undergraduate degree. It includes free student membership of the BPS. 

Entry Requirements

• 60 credits in Psychology at Level 4 or above

In addition, you will usually need one of the following:

• An undergraduate degree with Honours (in any subject) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification - at least a 2:2.
• A Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification
• A psychology degree which hasn't given you Graduate Basis for Chartership - at least a 2:2.
• An undergraduate degree from an overseas institution that is equivalent to the above UK qualifications. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English.

*To gain 60 credits in Psychology, you can study our online University Certificate in Psychology, which can be completed in 12 months.

You will normally require one of the following English language qualifications: 

• GCE O Level English Language C
• GCSE English C
• IELTS 7.0.

Flexible way to study

This course is 100% online distance learning. You can achieve a British degree from a reputable university - The University of Derby - without having to travel to the UK to study.  

You can access all of your learning resources online through our dedicated online learning portal while being supported by our Academic Team, Online Tutors, and online learner advisors. 

Payment plans

We offer three payment plan options:

• Pay only for the modules you are studying
• Pay your full course fees upfront, receive 5% discount and avoid annual increases
• Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)

Full details are available on our website.