Course Overview
On this MSc, you’ll learn the scientific underpinnings of the discipline of psychology across a range of key areas, including social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology. You’ll learn to critically evaluate psychological theory and research, as well as training in quantitative and qualitative research methods. You’ll have access to an online learning environment, including real-time (live) interactions with staff and other students online. As a distance learner you will have support from the School of Psychology through regular contact with your module convenors, access to specialist services and a wide range of e-books and research journals at the University Library. You’ll also learn from enthusiastic and dedicated tutors, who are also practitioners and involved in the latest research. You are also welcome to visit our campus in London and benefit from our world-class library and specialist research equipment (including EEG and an fMRI scanner).
View the course modules for this degree on the university website MA (Hons) Psychology (Conversion) Distance Learning course page www.roehampton.ac.uk
Why choose the University of Roehampton
Postgraduate satisfaction
Ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for postgraduate satisfaction – Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022 and 2023.
Undergraduate student satisfaction
The University of Roehampton was ranked #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.
Young universities worldwide
Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide by Times Higher Education in the 2024 rankings.
Entry Requirements for
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
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| Direct Degree Admission – Postgraduate | MBA only – September – £19,250 GBP September – £18,250 GBP |
| Extended Masters | 2-terms – September – £7,000 GBP 1-term – September – £4,000 GBP |
| Direct Degree Admission – Undergraduate | From – September – £16,950 GBP |
| International Foundation Programme | September – £16,950 GBP |
| International Year One | September – £16,950 GBP |
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Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee of £220. Stated fees are for the International Foundation, International Year One and Extended Masters do not include tuition applicable for the degree course continued at the university. Programmes with a placement year are an additional £2,500. * Excluding MBA |
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