MSC PSYCHOLOGYCONVERSION

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Our MSc Psychology (Conversion) course gives you the foundation you need to enter the world of psychology. You’ll learn to critically evaluate research, understand and explain behaviour, and communicate psychological insights effectively, while gaining a solid grounding in all core areas of the discipline.

These skills open doors to professional pathways such as clinical, educational, health, occupational, or forensic psychology, and are highly valued in fields like human resources, market research, policy, and health and social care. Whatever your ambitions, this course is a powerful springboard for your future.

You’ll study in Durham, a beautiful, historic city known for its safety and welcoming atmosphere. Our department is research-intensive, with over 70 academics and a global reputation - ranked among the Top 100 psychology departments worldwide (QS). We combine cutting-edge research with teaching, so you’ll learn the essentials and the latest developments in areas such as Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, and Quantitative Social Psychology. These specialisms also offer opportunities for further postgraduate study.

With Durham ranked in the UK’s top three for graduate prospects (The Times, 2026), this conversion course is your gateway to a rewarding career in psychology and other roles where understanding people matters.
Para que te prepara

El Ingeniero Técnico Industrial de la Universidad Europea de Madrid se prepara para incorporarse cuanto antes a la Empresa Industrial en las áreas de actividad Eléctrica, Electrónica, del Control y de la Automatización. Asimismo está preparado para desarrollar multitud de trabajos técnicos por su orientación pragmática y concreta.
Our Masters qualifications provide the essential skills and understanding to progress to research at a higher academic level or to launch a professional career.

Our students enter the workplace with knowledge relevant to careers in psychology but also with the transferable skills in analysis and problem-solving that are valued by employers.

Such skills are highly sought after in a range of professions, and our postgraduates have progressed to roles that include consultants, advisors, human resources professionals, talent managers, business analysts, market researchers, public relations professionals, marketeers, administrators, managers, civil servants, coaches, trainers and teachers.

In addition, the broad nature of the Department means that some of our postgraduates also qualify for careers in clinical and healthcare settings.