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About Psychology Conversion, MSc - at University of Kent

Develop a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour and experience, and how they interact with the complex environments in which they are situated. By taking modules in Social, Brain and Cognition, Development, and Mental Health, you'll be supported in, and inspired to take on your own research in an area that interests you.

This course is designed to be delivered entirely online, including lectures, seminars, project work, tests and presentations.

Reasons to study MSc Psychology at Kent

• Study from any location with our fully remote MSc course that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you'll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS, essential for pursuing a career in recognised psychology professions.
• Teaching from academics with experience and qualifications from across sub-disciplines within Psychology, demonstrating the scientist-practitioner model of working
• Test out your own theories and hypotheses with support from actively researching academics at the forefront of their fields.
• Over 80% of our Psychology research was classified as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' for environment and publications in Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
• Our recent graduates have started their own businesses, researched in the civil service and become practising Psychologists.

What you'll learn

• Develop advanced conceptual knowledge and the acquisition of a range of research skills and methods for investigating experience and behaviour, culminating in an ability to conduct original research independently.
• Understand the significance of child development for human psychology.
• Feel equipped with knowledge in methods, techniques and issues in cognitive neuroscience.
• Gain a comprehensive overview of the major theories and scientific discoveries in personality, individual differences, intergroup relationships and interpersonal relations.
• Explore the major mental health disorders, focusing on what research has to say about their social, cognitive and biological bases, with an understanding for their implications in treatment.
• Generate and explore your hypotheses by designing, conducting and analysing a research project of your choosing. This prepares you for a specialist MSc, or further studying (PhD level).
• Advance your understanding of real-life applications of theory to a wide range of experience and behaviour and the application of psychological understanding to complex real world questions.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS).

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Entry requirements

Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.

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Why study at University of Kent

• In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
• Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026 
• 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities 
• Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
• Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
• Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
• Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.