Psychology (Conversion)

Overview

Take the next step to become a qualified psychologist.

Studying psychology provides valuable insights into human behaviour and enhances self-awareness, interpersonal skills and critical thinking. It enables you to fully understand – and contribute to – important conversations, and opens doors to a wide variety of career paths, as well as serving as the next step in your training to become a qualified psychologist. 

You'll experience

• Professional recognition: accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Global outlook: our international environment exposes you to diverse perspectives
• Industry equipment: a dedicated psychology laboratory on campus
• Practical learning: from debates and discussions to London field trips

Why Regent’s?

• An intimate campus in the heart of London’s royal Regent’s Park
• Unparalleled global connections, with exposure to leading industry professionals
• Industry placements for hands-on experience in real-world environments
• An innovative curriculum combining subject, elective and industry modules
• A global perspective with 130+ student nationalities on campus
• Small classes that champion tailored attention, support and guidance

Discover more about what makes Regent's special.

What to expect

Designed for both psychology and non-psychology graduates, this course offers a deep exploration of classical and contemporary theories and research methods. You’ll be introduced to the core branches, including cognitive, biological and developmental psychology, and debate opposing views before you specialise in your area of interest – from motivational psychology to psychopathology.

You’ll examine how and when different approaches should be used and gain a scientific understanding of the human brain and central nervous system – learning how they react to techniques, behaviours, experiences and environments. You’ll also explore human development (identity, emotion social skills) and cognition (perception, attention, memory) before applying this knowledge to your own studies, discussions and debates – for example, whether it’s ethical to predict, and therefore potentially alter, human behaviour.

Working in our campus laboratory, you’ll learn to design studies, conduct experiments, evaluate your evidence and communicate your findings – vastly improving your knowledge of statistical, empirical and qualitative measures, as well as your statistical analysis of data. Following this, you’ll work on a final research project – further exploring into a topic that interests you.

Throughout the year, you’ll receive high levels of support and feedback from academic experts, tutors and industry professionals. Recent examples include Dr Nayeli Gonzalez-Gomez, Reader in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, and Dr Niko Kargas, Director of the Autism Research Innovation Centre, University of Lincoln.

You’ll leave Regent’s with deep industry knowledge and the transferable skills to apply to a wide range of careers: from professional psychology to forensics, marketing, education and more – ready to make a positive difference in people’s lives and contribute to the conversation around equality, diversion and inclusion. 

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the professional representative body for psychology in the UK. On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for a Chartered Membership (Graduate Basis) – a requirement for any future professional postgraduate training courses in the UK, as well as any courses accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Please note: to be eligible, you must have passed your Empirical Research Project and achieved at least 50% across all other modules.

London-centric learning

With London on your doorstep, you'll have opportunities to explore all aspects of psychology – gaining practical experiences and building valuable relationships. You can join trips to cultural spots like Freud Museum London, Bethlem Museum of the Mind and Wellcome Collection, and hear from respected guest speakers discussing changing attitudes, relationships and more.

A tailored experience

We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one: 

• Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
• Academic guidance: access regular one-to-one sessions and a unique open door policy

Download course specification.

Please note, we’ve recently changed the modules and structure of this course. View an archive of the previous course here and the previous course specification for September here and January here.

How to apply

Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.

Step 1: Apply

• On our website, details here

During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:

• A copy of your passport (photograph ID page)
• Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies
• A 500-700 word personal statement (view guidance)
• If you're not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

Credit transfer

If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.

Step 2: Receive a response

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review, which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements of these are made between you and the Admissions department.

Step 3: Accept your offer

If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. This will confirm your place. Here's how.

Step 4: Register 

Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.

Information for international students

If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

Fees

Tuition fee: 

• September 2026 or January 2027 start: £28,750 per year, fixed for the duration of the course
• September 2027 or January 2028 start: fees are under review; applicants will be notified once confirmed

Non-refundable advance deposit:

September 2026 or January 2027 start:

• UK students: £1,500
• Non-UK students: £5,000

Read more about tuition fees.

When do I need to pay?

If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.

The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms. 

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.

The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.

How you'll learn

At Regent's, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a dynamic, supportive and collaborative environment with interactive classes, industry opportunities, specialist facilities and tailored careers advice – ensuring you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to secure your dream job.  

You’ll pair academic knowledge with hands-on experiences – exploring current issues and proposing solutions to real challenges. Classes incorporate: 

• Seminars and guest lectures
• Practical workshops and lab simulations
• Group work and presentations
• Discussions and debates 

Based in London, you'll also have opportunities to meet industry leaders and employers through guest lectures, events and field trips.

Contact hours

You’ll have 12 hours per week of timetabled teaching. Outside your classes, you'll work on assignments both independently and collaboratively with classmates. This involves further reading, research and reflection, as well as preparation for workshops and assessments.

Teaching staff  

You'll be taught by a mix of industry experts and research-active academics who are all educated to doctoral level and work as professional psychologists and researchers alongside teaching. Most hold a Fellowship of Advance Higher Education (from Fellow to Principal Fellow), as well as BSP Chartered membership – and frequently publish papers, journals and speak at international conferences.  

Their knowledge and experience ensure your classes are always shaped by the latest technologies and insights, theories and practices. You’ll also: 

• Attend guest lectures with leading businesses and brands
• Be allocated an Academic Advisor, who you’ll meet with regularly on a one-to-one basis

Assessments

You’ll be assessed via projects, reports, plans, pitches, presentations and live and simulated briefs. It's important to us that your learning is inclusive, engaging and authentic – that’s why our assessment types are varied, dynamic and built around real-world ways of working.

Disability support

We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. Please speak to us as soon as possible, so we can provide the help you need. 

Academic requirements: Level 7

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit. You'll need one of the following qualifications:

• Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree
• Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Admissions & UK ENIC

For more guidance on international entry requirements, visit our international students page.

English language requirements 

Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):

Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.

We also offer our conditional offer holders a free, online diagnostic test known as Password Skills Plus. This must be booked in advance. Discover more.

*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.

Careers

You’ll graduate ready to make a positive difference in people’s lives – with the deep industry knowledge, connections and transferable skills to apply to a wide range of careers: 

• Academia – research and/or teaching
• Clinical – working with clients who have mental health needs
• Counselling – working in hospitals, schools, prisons or private practice
• Educational – working with children and families
• Forensic – working in the prisons, secure hospitals and young offender units
• Health – promoting healthy behaviour in healthcare and workplace settings
• Occupational – job selection, vocational training and industrial rehabilitation
• Organisational – working in HR, consultancy and social services
• Marketing – working in advertising, communications and PR 

Graduate visa

After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work or look for work in the UK for up to 18 months after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately.

Careers support

Feeling overwhelmed about your career path? Our Careers team is here to provide tailored advice and support every step of the way, as well as lifelong access to invaluable resources.

• 24/7 access to online guidance and resources
• Exclusive internships, networking opportunities and industry events
• Personalised consultations – from interview and CV prep to business advice
• Access to Handshake, connecting you with 650k+ global employers