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    Psychology - MSc

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    Program facts

    University of Liverpool
    Liverpool, UK
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      30 months
    • Annual tuition fee
      6,158 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,100 GBP

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      October, June, August

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Liverpool says about their program:
    "Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the core areas in psychology, as well as the practical skills associated to them with this fully online, part-time Psychology MSc from the University of Liverpool.
    This online programme is designed to guide you in the construction of knowledge of the central features within the discipline of psychology, which will enable you to put principles into effect in a variety of settings including research, practice and the interface of applied research. The experience and skills developed will also be appreciated by employers in a wide range of professions outside of the field of psychology.
    Students that successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) can progress onto the Mental Health Psychology (PG Dip and MSc) or Organisational Business Psychology (PG Dip and MSc) programmes. Find out more about our psychology programmes by contacting our admissions team.
    An application has been submitted to the British Psychological Society (BPS) for accreditation of the MSc Psychology for those students who are seeking to pursue chartered psychologist status.
    "

    Admissions requirements

    These pages detail entry requirements, intakes and english language entry requirements in order to study at the University of Liverpool

    All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) general score of 6.5

    IELTS Requirements for Undergraduate Programs:

    • Faculty of Sciences / Engineering - 6.0 (minimum 5.5 each component)
    • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences / Health and Life Sciences - 6.5 (minimum 5.5 each component)
    • Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary - 7.0 (minimum 7.0 each component

    IELTS Requirements for Postgraduate Programs:

    • Science / Engineering 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 each component)

    Undergraduate

    Successful completion of a foundation year at Liverpool International College or first year of a recognised university degree. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points

    Postgraduate

    Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a recognised University with minimum higher second division (lower second division from some universities)

    For the Digital Marketing, International HRM, Management, Sports, Business Management, Project Management, Finance and Investment Management programs:

    • Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered case-by-case basis. For the Healthcare Leadership program:
    • An equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree coupled with two years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare-related setting is required.

    Online

    • A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in a subject other than computer science or IT, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years experience in employment; or
    • Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered case-by-case basis.

    Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security

    A degree in computer science or a closely related subject, equivalent to a 2:2 UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ relevant IT professional experience; or Professional work experience in IT or a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered case-by-case basis.

    Computer Science and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    A degree in a subject other than Computer Science or IT, equivalent to a 2:2 UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years experience in employment; or Professional work experience and/or other prior qualifications will be considered case-by-case basis.

    Psychology

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in any subject including psychology equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or 
    • A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject including psychology equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree AND have gained at least two years of relevant professional experience.

    *Non-psychology applicants will normally require a GCSE Grade 4 (grade C) or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification

    PGCAP

    Applicants must have:

    • A degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and
    • Hold a teaching position in a higher education institution at Descriptor level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). "

    Fees and funding

    Liverpool is among the ten most cost effective student cities in the UK.‌

    The University of Liverpool offers a generous range of scholarships and awards for international students that includes competitive attainment awards and country and subject specific awards.

    • Postgraduate Pathways

      £16,620 per program

    • Online Programs

      £15,300 - £21,000 per program

      • The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
    • Online Academic Practice

      £5,100 per program

    Vice chancellor's Attainment Award

    AAB or equivalent - £2,000 fee reduction for first year of study. A*AA or equivalent - £2,500 fee reduction for first year of study.

    No application necessary, automatically awarded to those who meet the criteria. Award confirmed to successful candidates by email.

    Introductory Scholarship for Academic Practice (PGCAP)

    Only available for the Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice, reduces 15% of the tuition fee

    Online Programs Discount

    • You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
    • Scholarships of up to 15% of your tuition fee may be available.
    • Corporate discounts of 10% are available for organisations looking to invest in the skills of three or more employees. For more information, please visit our website where you can speak to one of our admissions advisors to learn how you can up-skill your team for organisational success.

    Visa requirements for University of Liverpool

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    UK student visa requirements