MSc

Psychology

Learn more about studying Psychology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    1201-1400

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

Embark on a journey into the mind with an MSc Psychology Conversion course from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Whether you are aiming to pursue a career as a psychologist or seeking to understand more about the mind and its influence on behaviour and interactions, this Psychology Conversion degree will provide you the opportunity to investigate further into what interests you about this subject.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course is designed with vocational training in mind, which will enable you to gain experience through an applied approach to research.

Upon completion of this Psychology's Conversion Master's degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of BPS, providing you with a stepping-stone into a career in psychology, either through postgraduate training or research.

What’s more, many of our academics have practitioner backgrounds, therefore bringing a wide range of expertise, with an applied approach to teaching. As you engage with the independent research project and undertake training in research methods and statistics, you will work closely with academics, allowing you to undergo postgraduate research in a sophisticated environment.

PG Psychology routes at CCCU

This Psychology Conversion course is specifically for students with a non-psychology background. If you are a Psychology graduate and would like to pursue postgraduate study, please visit our Applied Clinical Psychology or Forensic and Investigative Psychology course.

Alternatively, if you are looking for ultimate flexibility, then you can complete this Psychology Conversion course online. To learn more please visit our dedicated MSc Psychology - Distance Learning course page.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society

Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality standards. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives qualifying graduates the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical, educational and health psychology.

British Psychological Society

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Funding

CCCU offers a £1,500 Global Scholarship to all eligible international students for the January 2026 intake, helping to make studying in the UK more accessible.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.

UK student visa requirements