Psychology, MSci (Hons)

4-year Advanced Undergraduate Degree in Psychology

New for 2024

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Course Overview

The 4-year MSci in Psychology is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to our well-established BSc Psychology degree. Our MSci leads to a master’s level qualification, giving you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour, providing the ideal springboard towards a range of specialist careers.

Over the first three years, you will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learning about the effects of brain injury, and exploring ways to improve health-related behaviour. 

In the final year, you will have access to a range of master’s-level modules, allowing you to tailor your studies towards your personal interests and career aspirations. These options cover a diverse range of topics including clinical psychology, mental health, and research methods.

You will also have access to an exclusive research practice module working alonside research experts at the School of Psychology, which can include primary data collection, meta-analyses, secondary data analysis on large datasets and research dissemination.

Our approach to teaching, which includes lectures, personal tutorials, academic seminars, workshops, and practical research classes, encourages effective team-working and high-quality oral communication skills. Throughout the programme, you will develop excellent research, written, and critical analysis skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.

It is also possible for you to study some of the modules each year through the medium of Welsh, should you choose to, which will provide you with the ability to use your skills in a wider variety of employment contexts.

Why Psychology at Swansea University?

Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).

The course is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Your Psychology experience

Our flexible degree structure with an extensive range of optional modules gives you the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests and ambitions.  

This course is an ideal option if you are high-performing, career-focused, and looking to stand out from the crowd by tailoring your advanced study of psychology in line with your career and developmental aspirations.

Psychology Careers

A BPS accredited degree is the first step towards pursuing a professional career in Psychology and many of our graduates have gone on to further study or work in specialist psychology fields.

The typical starting salary for an NHS trainee clinical psychologist is £35,392. As your career progresses you could earn between £50,056 and £96,376 or higher. Salaries in private practice vary.

The experience and skills you will gain on this course will also equip you well for careers in other areas of health and social care, as well as sectors as varied as management and marketing but will be an ideal springboard for a career in research.

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications.

Typical A level Offer

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Psychology, MSci (Hons)

Psychology, MSci (Hons)