MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Hi,
I would like to do a conversion course in Psychology (MSc) and then get into Organisational Psychology. I am currently hesitating between doing this course in St Andrews University and UCL. I would like to get answers to the following questions:
Which psychology course is better?
How do both universities compare in terms of reputation (Both nationally and internationally)?
Are there any other universities that are better in terms of quality of the course and teaching when it comes to Psychology?

Reputation doesn't matter for conversion courses. They are meant as a stepping stone to other degrees, like a specialized Master's in Psychology you wouldn't otherwise qualify for or a PhD. It's purpose is to give you the required science/psychology credits. They are not meant to stand alone to be honest.

Forensic Clinical Psychologist is the dream lol.

Sounds interesting!! Do you plan to do a Phd straight after your masters?

I plan on doing a Psy.D program but it requires a minimum of one year related work experience. I have 5 years in Consulting (Organizational and People Change department), but I doubt that would count toward experience for admission. :[

I think they ask for relevant experience. You can always mention it because you developed some transferable skills. May I ask you why you didn't choose organisational psychology since you were dealing with organisational and change?

Also a lot of red tape.

When you say red tape, do you refer to workplace health and safety regulations?

Well!! I am a trained SHE Advisor. SHE practitioners duties include: advising companies on how to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental law, risk management, accident investigations, auditing, etc. From my previous studies and experience, I developed a comprehensive understanding of organisational culture, behavioural change, leadership, team building and team management, motivation, risk perception, stress management, human error etc. Doing this course in psychology and getting into organisational psychology will widen my skills. I want to become a Human Factors Specialist and contribute to the field of human factors by doing psychology.
I learned how to get senior manners and employees 'buy-in." The techniques I learned that can be very effective in influencing others but do not want all the time that is because some people are very resistant to change.

Haha nice! Kudos to ya!

Haha nice! Kudos to ya!

Hi, I hope you're doing well Jubial.
Just curious!! have you heard from St andrews and what was the outcome of your application?

One is a certificate and one is a Masters. Unless you already have a Masters, I would go for the St. Andrew's course. The certificate at UCL is not accredited by the GBC/BPS, and according to the UCL site, you would need to apply for a Master's program on TOP of that course to get accredited (both Psychology Masters offered at UCL are Child Psychology/Education courses so if that's not what you're interested in than I suggest you avoid that school). Not worth it. Go to St. Andrew's. That one is pretty good.

I think Surrey, Sussex, and Edinburgh have great programs as well so I would look at those. I applied for St. Andrew's btw.

Reputation doesn't matter for conversion courses. They are meant as a stepping stone to other degrees, like a specialized Master's in Psychology you wouldn't otherwise qualify for or a PhD. It's purpose is to give you the required science/psychology credits. They are not meant to stand alone to be honest.