MSci Psychology and Language Sciences
About this course
MSci in Psychology and Language Sciences, an integrated master's degree combining the study of psychological processes and linguistic science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes a fourth-year placement with a research group or in a workplace setting. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Perception, Attention and Learning, Memory, Introduction to Speech Science, and Introduction to Statistical Methods. The second year progresses to Development of Communication and Cognition, Intermediate Statistical Methods, Language and Cognition, and Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods. In the third year, students undertake an initial Research Project alongside optional study in areas like Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties and Brain Stimulation. The final year involves a second Research Project and advanced options such as Current Research in Dementia and Applied Decision-making.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no higher level score below 5. If Mathematics is offered at higher level, the course will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’.)
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What students say
Based on about 152 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 63%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Perception, Attention and Learning
- Memory
- Introduction to Speech Science
- Neural Basis of Perception, Memory and Language
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Introduction to Language
- Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Development of Communication and Cognition
- Intermediate Statistical Methods
- Language and Cognition
- Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
- Science of Bias
- The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity
- Language and Communication
- Introduction To Generative Grammar A
- Research Project
- Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties
- Conversation Analysis
- Perspectives on Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Disorders of Language Learning and Cognition
- Brain Stimulation
- Deafness, Cognition and Language
- Deaf culture and identities
- Introduction to deep learning for speech and language processing
- Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
- Advanced Statistical Research Methods
- Research Project
- Development of Speech Perception and Production
- Practical Research Skills
- Practical Research Skills
- Current Research in Dementia
- Current Research in Psychosis and Bipolar
- Neuroscience of Mental Health
- Applied Decision-making
- Advanced statistics: Data analysis and modelling with R
- Behavioural Research in Applied Settings
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Is MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on MSci Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.