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However, requirements vary considerably between universities.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Some programmes require or prefer applicants to have studied a science or quantitative subject, while others do not specify A-Level subjects. For example, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://online.aston.ac.uk/online-courses/health-and-life-sciences/bachelor-of-science-in-psychology-bsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Aston Online’s BSc Psychology specifies A-Level grade requirements without requiring Psychology as a particular A-Level subject\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">. Other universities may have different subject requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Previous psychology study is not part of every student’s route into the subject. Reflecting on his personal experience of studying the BSc Psychology programme, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Declan Meager – BSc Psychology student\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Aston Online student Declan Meager says: “I'd never studied psychology before at any level. I was new to it, but that wasn't a barrier. Some of my peers have studied psychology before, at A level, but I've never felt that I was on the back foot. I've never felt that was an impediment.” \u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This doesn’t mean that you’ll have the same experience as Declan, but it illustrates how one learner approached the programme without having studied psychology previously.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The safest approach is to check the entry criteria for each psychology programme before applying.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Why isn't psychology always required beforehand?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Many UK psychology degrees introduce students to core areas of the discipline and research methods during the early stages of study.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the programme, these areas may include:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">cognitive psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">developmental psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">biological psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">social psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">individual differences\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">research methods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">statistics and data analysis.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, psychology programmes at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://online.aston.ac.uk/online-courses/health-and-life-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Aston University\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> introduce students to foundational areas of psychology and research methods during the earlier stages of their degrees.introduce students to foundational areas of psychology and research methods during the earlier stages of their degrees.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This can enable students who have not previously studied psychology to develop the knowledge required for more advanced study. However, programme structures and assumed knowledge vary between universities.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you study psychology if your first degree is in another subject?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, there may be more than one route available.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Someone who already holds an undergraduate degree in another subject may be able to apply for a BSc Psychology, depending on the university's admissions requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">However, completing a second bachelor's degree is not necessarily the only option.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">For graduates who do not already hold a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited psychology degree, a psychology conversion programme may provide another route into graduate-level psychology study.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Funding should also be considered if you're thinking about completing a second undergraduate degree. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Eligibility for undergraduate student finance can depend on factors including previous study, the programme and your individual circumstances\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">What is an MSc Psychology conversion programme?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">An MSc Psychology conversion programme is a postgraduate degree primarily designed for graduates who do not already hold a BPS-accredited psychology degree.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This can include people whose undergraduate degree was in another discipline. Depending on the university, conversion programmes may also accept graduates who studied psychology previously, but whose degree did not provide the relevant BPS accreditation.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than requiring you to complete another bachelor's degree, an eligible conversion programme can provide postgraduate study across the core areas of psychology.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://online.aston.ac.uk/online-courses/health-and-life-sciences/master-of-science-in-psychology-conversion-msc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Aston Online’s MSc Psychology (Conversion) is designed for learners who do not already hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate psychology degree\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">. The programme is not intended for applicants who already hold one.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Individual universities can set additional admissions requirements, so eligibility should always be checked with the programme provider.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">What do you study on an MSc Psychology conversion programme?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology conversion programmes are designed to provide substantial coverage of the core areas of psychology alongside psychological research methods.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-psychology-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education’s Psychology Subject Benchmark Statement\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> covers both honours degrees in psychology and master's conversion programmes and identifies areas including:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">biological psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">developmental psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">individual differences\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">social psychology\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">qualitative research methods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">quantitative research methods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">empirical research.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversion programmes may therefore help students develop knowledge of psychological theory alongside skills in research design, data analysis, critical evaluation and independent research.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you do an MSc Psychology conversion with an unrelated degree?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the university, yes.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology conversion programmes can accept graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines. Some UK universities accept applicants with a degree in another subject, provided they meet the programme's other entry requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">This means previous study could include areas such as:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Business\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Education\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Law\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Engineering\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Computing\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Arts and humanities\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Social sciences\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Sciences\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Health-related subjects.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">These subjects are examples rather than prescribed routes into psychology. Eligibility depends on the requirements of the individual conversion programme.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">For eligible graduates, a conversion MSc can therefore provide a route into graduate-level psychology study without completing a second bachelor's degree.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Who might consider an MSc Psychology conversion degree?\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">A conversion programme may be worth exploring if you've already completed an undergraduate degree but do not hold a BPS-accredited psychology qualification.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, you may:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">be considering a move into psychology after beginning your career in another field\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"38\" 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data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">need an accredited psychology qualification as part of a longer-term psychology training pathway.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversion programmes can also appeal to learners who want to build on an existing undergraduate qualification rather than starting another bachelor's degree.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">However, completing 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research the requirements of the profession you are interested in.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional psychology routes can require further accredited postgraduate training, relevant experience and registration in addition to an undergraduate or conversion psychology qualification.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing the right route into psychology\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no single route into studying psychology.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You might begin after studying psychology at school or college, enter a psychology degree with a different combination of A-Level subjects, or discover an interest in the discipline after completing a degree and beginning your career.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":160}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already hold a degree that is not BPS-accredited, a Psychology conversion MSc may provide a more direct postgraduate route than completing a second bachelor's degree, provided you meet the programme's entry requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Whichever route you're considering, check:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">the university's academic entry requirements\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">whether particular GCSE or A-Level subjects are required\u003C/span>\u003Cspan 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data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">whether your existing qualifications meet the programme's requirements\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">what further training may be required for your intended career\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">your eligibility for funding.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":360}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Final thoughts\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">You do not necessarily need Psychology GCSE or A-Level to study psychology in the UK.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Universities have different admissions requirements, and some psychology degrees accept students who have not previously studied the subject. Many programmes introduce core areas of psychology and research methods during the early stages of study, helping students develop the academic foundation needed to progress.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already hold a degree in another discipline, you may also be able to explore postgraduate conversion study. An MSc Psychology conversion programme is primarily intended for graduates who do not already hold a BPS-accredited psychology degree and can provide a route into graduate-level psychology study without completing another bachelor's degree.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">The right option will depend on your existing qualifications and what you hope to do next, so always check the entry, accreditation and professional training requirements associated with your chosen programme and career path.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore your psychology study options with Aston Online\u003C/span>\u003C/b>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're considering your first undergraduate degree, explore \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://online.aston.ac.uk/online-courses/health-and-life-sciences/bachelor-of-science-in-psychology-bsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Aston Online’s BSc Psychology\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> and review its curriculum and entry requirements.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already hold a degree and do not have a BPS-accredited undergraduate psychology qualification, explore \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://online.aston.ac.uk/online-courses/health-and-life-sciences/master-of-science-in-psychology-conversion-msc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"none\">Aston Online’s MSc Psychology (Conversion)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"> to find out whether the postgraduate conversion route may be suitable for you.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>",1790614478788]