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    Psychology (Conversion)

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    St Andrews, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £31,450.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    23%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £50.00
    App fee

    Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in St Andrews, GB. Tuition is £31,450.

    About the program

    Conversion programme providing detailed knowledge of core areas of psychology and principal theoretical and methodological issues for graduates without a psychology background. Covers topics including cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, developmental psychology, social psychology, perception or cognition, and includes a dissertation.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Psychology): 101-150

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    Deadlines

    Term 2027
    Feb 12, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Speaking 19, Writing 26 (91 overall)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 7.0 (7.0 overall)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (UK Graduate Route)

    £13,708.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews is £31,450 across 180 required credits.
    Is Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews online or in-person?
    Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews is offered in-person.
    How long does Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews take to complete?
    Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Honours
    How competitive is Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews?
    Psychology (Conversion) at University of St Andrews reports an acceptance rate of approximately 23%.