MSci Psychology
About this course
MSci in Psychology, a psychology degree grounded in empirical science and human behaviour. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods. This four-year course holds British Psychological Society accreditation and incorporates a final-year work placement. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Statistical Methods, Memory and Decision, Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods, and Social Psychology and Individual Differences. The second year progresses to Intermediate Statistical Methods, Language and Cognition, Research Methods in Psychology, and Brain and Behaviour. The third year centres on a substantial Research Project alongside options covering Applied Decision-making, Human-Computer Interaction, and Organisational Psychology. The final year involves another Research Project and specialized modules such as Conversation Analysis, Brain Stimulation, and Perspectives on Clinical Psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (A*A from two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 7 and 6 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with no higher level score below 5. If Mathematics is offered at higher level, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’.)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research 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: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Memory and Decision
- Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Introduction To Psychological Experimentation
- Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology
- Intermediate Statistical Methods
- Language and Cognition
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour
- Health and Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Perception
- Science of Bias
- Research Project
- Advanced Statistical Research Methods
- Behaviour Change: An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Social Psychology
- Psychology and Education
- Topics in Clinical Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
- The Social Psychology of Risk
- Topics in Developmental Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Applied Decision-making
- Research Project
- Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Difficulties
- Conversation Analysis
- Perspectives on Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Disorders of Language Learning and Cognition
- Development of Speech Perception and Production
- Brain Stimulation
- Deafness, Cognition and Language
- The Human Voice: Speech, Emotions, Identity
- Practical Research Skills
- Practical Research Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Psychology 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 £12,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MSci Psychology 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 at University College London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Psychology at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is MSci Psychology 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 at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.