Psychology (Conversion)

Overview

This practical course opens doors to a wide variety of careers and can serve as the next step in your training to become a qualified psychologist.  

Designed for both psychology and non-psychology graduates, it offers a thorough grounding in the field of psychology and its research methods, to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in your chosen area – with a qualification recognised by the British Psychological Society. 

You’ll be introduced to the core branches of psychology (cognitive, biological and developmental) and debate opposing views, before specialising in applied areas such as social and cultural psychology, motivational psychology, psychopathology and consumer psychology – delving deeper into fields that interest you. 

Working in our campus laboratory, you’ll learn to design studies, conduct experiments, evaluate evidence and communicate your findings – improving your knowledge of statistical, empirical and qualitative measures, as well as your statistical analysis of data. 

In your final term, you’ll undertake a research project – considering ethical implications, research techniques and evidence evaluation.

Graduate job-ready

Graduate with the deep industry knowledge and transferable skills to apply to a wide range of careers – from professional psychologist to forensics, marketing, advertising, HR, education, counselling and psychotherapy. 

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), granting you eligibility for Chartered Membership (Graduate Basis) in the society – a requirement for any professional BPS postgraduate training course in psychology in the UK.

September start date – download Programme Specification

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
• Through UCAS  (The Regent’s UCAS code is R18)

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

Fees

Tuition fee: £20,500 per year for intakes starting in September 2023 and January 2024.

Non-refundable advance deposit:

UK students: £1,000
International students: £4,000

Read more about tuition fees.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. 

What other costs should I budget for?

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

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

When are fees paid?

Fees are payable in the following instalments:

• An initial non-refundable advance deposit paid when you accept your offer of a place
• The advance deposit is allocated against the first term’s fees
• Tuition fees (including fees for subsequent terms) are due two weeks in advance of classes commencing

Calculating fee increases

• The University sets tuition fees annually
• The fees quoted here are for one academic year of study
• Fees for subsequent years of study are subject to fee inflation

• The University aims to keep annual fee increases in line with the University’s cost inflation. The expectation is that this will be no greater than UK consumer price inflation (CPI) plus 3%. There are occasionally variations to this dictated by the costs of running specific programmes or facilities required for our programmes. The University reserves the right to alter fee levels.

How you'll learn

At Regent's you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a supportive and nurturing environment with interactive classes, regular one-to-one contact with tutors, specialist facilities, industry opportunities and tailored careers advice – ensuring you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to succeed.

We centre our teaching around your individual goals, identifying the support you need to thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment, that brings all the nuances of psychology to life in the classroom as you learn to predict, and potentially even alter, human behaviour.

You’ll pair deep industry knowledge with hands-on experiences, taking part in a blend of learning formats to give your studies context:

• Seminars and lectures 
• Practical workshops and masterclasses 
• Live briefs and consultancy work 
• London-based field trips 
• Industry placements 

And, with access to a laboratory on campus, you’ll be able to work on experiments with classmates – testing theories, analysing data and perfecting your research skills: 

• A dedicated laboratory with testing cubicles  
• Lab computers with industry software: SPSS, NVIVO 
• Qualtrics, ePrime and MATLAB software 
• Eye tracker, olfactory testing and diffusion equipment  
• Systems to record EEG, GSR, ECG, EOG, blood pressure, pulmonary response  
• Recording and analysing psychophysiological data (BIOPAC)  
• Test library with all major measures, batteries and questionnaires
• Video recording and editing facilities

Based in London, you'll also have opportunities to meet employers through guest lectures, live briefs, field trips and industry visits – giving you insights into the world of psychology and enabling you to put theory into practice.

Academic requirements

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit.

Minimum entry requirements for Level 7 – you'll need one of the following qualifications:

• Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree
• Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Regent's

You'll also need to meet our minimum maths requirement through one of the following qualifications:

We also welcome applications from students who don't meet our entry requirements. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must:

• Have one year of work experience (if you hold a degree lower than a 2:2)
• Have three years of work experience (if you don't hold a degree)
• Provide a 500-700 word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for
• Be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel
• Provide evidence of your English language proficiency

English language requirements 

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

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

We also offer conditional students a free, online diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This must be booked in advance. Discover more.

Careers

You’ll graduate job-ready with personalised support from our Careers, Enterprise & Industry team – taking on placements to build connections you’ll lean on throughout your career. After completing your postgraduate training, you could choose to work in the following areas: 

• 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 

You'll graduate with the transferable skills needed to choose any career that aligns with your interests.

Professional development

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), granting you eligibility for Chartered Membership (Graduate Basis) in the society upon graduation – a requirement for any professional BPS postgraduate training course in psychology in the UK (e.g., training to become a clinical or educational or counselling psychologist).