MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice
About this course
Master in Science in Psychology and Psychological Practice MSci, a psychology degree grounded in empirical science and applied professional contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The curriculum integrates undergraduate and master's level study alongside practical placement experience over four years. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour, Lifespan Psychology A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology, and Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience. The second year expands into specialized areas with Language and Communication, Neural Basis of Vision and Action, and Social and Cognitive Development. The third year incorporates advanced study options such as Clinical Psychology and Developmental Diversity, Psychological therapies: CBT and beyond, and The Neurobiology of Mental Illness, culminating in an independent research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA including Chemistry / Biology / Human Biology / Physics / Psychology / Maths / Further Maths / Statistics. IB: 7,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
What students say
Based on about 201 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 300 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 23%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research Methods (Assessment Block 1)
- Research Methods (Assessment Block 2)
- Research Methods (Study Block A)
- Research Methods (Study Block B)
- Developing Skills for Psychologists/Neuroscientists 1: Making it Work at University
- Ideas, Concepts, and Ethics in Psychology and Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour
- Lifespan Psychology A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Lifespan Psychology B: Social Psychology of the Person
- Language and Communication
- Neural Basis of Vision and Action
- Research Methods C
- Research Methods D
- Social and Cognitive Development
- Topics in Social and Differential Psychology
- Project
- Adolescence: Mind and Brain
- Brain Health Across the Lifespan
- Clinical Psychology and Developmental Diversity
- Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology: Media, Body Image and Prejudice
- Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Theory, Research and Practice
- Data Science for Brain and Behaviour 1
- Different Minds: Child and Animal Intelligence
- Language and Literacy in Education
- Sleep and Health
- The Development of Anxiety in Childhood and Adolescence and Applications to Education
- Vision in the Real World
- What Motivates You?
- Psychological therapies: CBT and beyond
- The Neurobiology of Mental Illness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Psychology and Psychological Practice at University of Birmingham?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.