Psychology Conversion MSc Programs for International Students?

Have any international students applied for a psychology conversion MSc in the UK before? What was the process like and did you enjoy the program?

I'm from Canada and I am currently in the process of sending my application to a few schools: Cardiff, Glasgow, Exeter, Sussex and Birkbeck. Any insights on any of these schools?

Thanks!

Hi!
I am an international student and had applied for conversion course this month for Sept 2022 intake in the UK. I already got an offer from Glasgow, Exeter and Nottingham.
I can't tell you if i enjoyed the program as my studies hasn't begun yet.

But, if you want I can help you by answering your queries related to the application process.

That's awesome, thanks! How long was the wait before your offer arrived? Curious if you have decided on a school yet?

Nottingham replied in a week. Glasgow and Exeter took two weeks.
I think I was an early applicant so got the response pretty soon. However, you should wait for at least 35 working days to hear back from any university.

Honestly, I am confused between Glasgow and Nottingham. I love the campus of Glasgow and it has better ranking if I compare it with Nottingham. Plus, I always wanted to visit Scotland so this seems like a good opportunity lol. But, I heard the crime rate in Glasgow is quite high (not sure if it's true) and weather can be gloomy/unbearable. I personally am not fond of cold weather so that's a bummer.
Nottingham's weather seems good and the campus is huge. If I go by the data their graduate employment rate seems better than Glasgow.

Both are great universities so it is extremely difficult to choose one. Even their course structure is quite similar. I think I need more time to think but I feel my inclination is towards Glasgow as of now.

I am not considering Exeter because both Nott. and Glas. are much better than Exeter in every aspect and I don't wanna live in countryside.

Hope it helps! Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

What are you considering? Are you done with the application process?

That's super helpful, thanks! I am still in the middle of my personal statements and am hoping to finish my application process by mid-November and hear back from schools by the end of the year. So it sounds like my estimated timeline is pretty realistic.

I'm not sure whether the country you are from uses GPA for your undergrad studies? For me, it was GPA-based and when converting that to the "2:1 honours" requirement, I think I might actually be a bit shy of their admission criteria. Are you comfortable with sharing the approximate grades you had from you undergrad as a benchmark?

My top choices (if I get offers) would be Cardiff and Glasgow. Similar reasons to you for Glasgow, but Cardiff has a placement module that seems interesting. Out of all the conversion programs I've researched Cardiff seems to be one of the only ones that offer this. But I still have some ways to go before I can make a final decision!

That's great. Make sure you keep this in mind:
Follow the word limit. They are very strict about it. Font: Times New Roman, Size: 11
You LoR should be on college letterhead.
Don't skip the work experience column. Even internships are considered.
Check thrice before submitting your application.

I wish you all the very best!

Yes, my country (India) has GPA system on a 10 point scale for undergrad studies.
If your GPA is,
7 or above then it's a First class honours (in the UK).
GPA 6-7 is 2:1 or Upper Second Class honours.
GPA 5-6 is 2:2 or Lower Second Class honours.
The academic requirement for conversion course is mostly a 2:1 honours degree ie, GPA 6 or above. If you fall in this category then you are good to go. I don't think it'd be problem. The rest of the application will depend on your Letter of Recommendation and Personal Statement.
In my undergrad, I had a score of 6.878 (2:1/Upper Second Class in the UK). Hope it will give a rough idea.

Yes, I totally get it. I applied to Cardiff but haven't heard from them yet. That placement thing really is tempting ngl hahah. I am still waiting for their response so let's see. Their management is pretty slow tbh. AND, their portal isn't working well. I am not able to login and don't know the status of my application. Idk if there's a glitch or something but I have written them an email regarding the issue. It's been two weeks and they haven't replied. Just giving you a heads up.
Lmk if you have any other questions!

If you don't mind me asking which country are you from?

Definitely helpful references and reminders! It's good to know that you are also applying to Cardiff! hahah seems like we have a lot of overlapping schools Thanks for the heads up about their slow process and good luck! Hope you hear from them soon.

Speaking of Cardiff, it seems like their application doesn't require a reference?? Is that actually true? I read that like 5 times but I'm still a bit in shock. Also, it seems like Glasgow doesn't ask for a personal statement anywhere...just a reference and experience/CV?

I'm from Canada!

Hi!
I am an international student and had applied for conversion course this month for Sept 2022 intake in the UK. I already got an offer from Glasgow, Exeter and Nottingham.
I can't tell you if i enjoyed the program as my studies haven't begun yet.

But, if you want I can help you by answering your queries related to the application process.

hello, i would like to have some help I'm also an international student and i would like to go through the process but i don't know how to start I've already chosen universities to apply for

hello, i would like to have some help I'm also an international student and i would like to go through the process but i don't know how to start I've already chosen universities to apply for

Hi!
I am an international student and had applied for conversion course this month for Sept 2022 intake in the UK. I already got an offer from Glasgow, Exeter and Nottingham.
I can't tell you if i enjoyed the program as my studies haven't begun yet.

But, if you want I can help you by answering your queries related to the application process.

Nottingham replied in a week. Glasgow and Exeter took two weeks.
I think I was an early applicant so got the response pretty soon. However, you should wait for at least 35 working days to hear back from any university.

Honestly, I am confused between Glasgow and Nottingham. I love the campus of Glasgow and it has better ranking if I compare it with Nottingham. Plus, I always wanted to visit Scotland so this seems like a good opportunity lol. But, I heard the crime rate in Glasgow is quite high (not sure if it's true) and weather can be gloomy/unbearable. I personally am not fond of cold weather so that's a bummer.
Nottingham's weather seems good and the campus is huge. If I go by the data their graduate employment rate seems better than Glasgow.

Both are great universities so it is extremely difficult to choose one. Even their course structure is quite similar. I think I need more time to think but I feel my inclination is towards Glasgow as of now.

I am not considering Exeter because both Nott. and Glas. are much better than Exeter in every aspect and I don't wanna live in countryside.

Hope it helps! Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

What are you considering? Are you done with the application process?