MSc Psychology

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 76, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 18 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Plymouth offers various scholarships and financial support options to help students fund their studies. 

1. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and potential. The scholarships provide a partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program.
2. International Academic Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are available for international students who have achieved outstanding academic results. The scholarships offer a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
3. International Plymouth Global Scholarships: These scholarships are designed to attract high-caliber international students to the University of Plymouth. The scholarships provide a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
4. Sport Scholarships: The university offers sport scholarships to talented athletes who have achieved a high level of sporting excellence. The scholarships provide support in the form of financial assistance, training, and access to sports facilities.
5. Subject-Specific Scholarships: Some academic departments at the University of Plymouth offer subject-specific scholarships for students enrolled in particular programs or disciplines. These scholarships may be based on academic merit, research potential, or other criteria determined by the department.

Graduates of the MSc in Psychology from the University of Plymouth have diverse career prospects in various sectors.

1. Clinical Psychologist: Graduates can pursue further training to become qualified clinical psychologists. They may work in hospitals, mental health clinics, or private practices, providing assessment, therapy, and counseling services to individuals with mental health issues.

2. Counseling Psychologist: Graduates can work as counseling psychologists, offering counseling services to individuals experiencing personal, emotional, or relationship difficulties. They may work in schools, colleges, counseling centers, or private practice.

3. Educational Psychologist: Graduates can work as educational psychologists, supporting the learning and development of children and young people. They may work in educational settings, conducting assessments, providing interventions, and offering consultation to teachers and parents.

4. Researcher: Graduates can pursue careers in research, working as research assistants or research associates in academic institutions, research organizations, or government agencies. They may contribute to research projects investigating various psychological phenomena or work on evaluating psychological interventions.

5. Occupational Psychologist: Graduates can work as occupational psychologists, applying psychological principles to enhance workplace productivity, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness. They may be involved in personnel selection, performance management, training and development, and organizational consultancy.

6. Health Psychologist: Graduates can work as health psychologists, promoting health behavior change, and addressing the psychological aspects of physical illness. They may work in healthcare settings, conducting research, providing counseling, and developing interventions to support individuals in managing their health.

7. Forensic Psychologist: Graduates can pursue careers in forensic psychology, working in the criminal justice system. They may be involved in criminal profiling, risk assessment, rehabilitation of offenders, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings.

8. Academic and Teaching Roles: Graduates can pursue academic careers, teaching psychology at universities or colleges. They can contribute to the field of psychology through research, publishing scholarly articles, and mentoring students.

9. Human Resources: Graduates can work in human resources departments, applying their knowledge of psychology in areas such as employee recruitment, selection, training, and organizational development.

10. Mental Health Support: Graduates can work in mental health support roles, providing assistance and counseling to individuals in need. They may work in community organizations, NGOs, or crisis intervention services.