Exception course

Staceycdc2025

Hello, I already have a degree in an unrelated topic and did begin an MSc conversion course in psychology but had to leave part way through due to personal circumstances.

I’m now ready to continue to study, and I’ve heard psychology can be an exception course when studied part time.

My query is- could the course be distance learning and part time or would it have to be on campus?

Or secondly, is it possible to get second funding at masters level for exemption courses when studying part time - if I was to opt to complete my msc conversion course instead?

Thank you

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SFE Jason

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by Staceycdc2025

Hello, I already have a degree in an unrelated topic and did begin an MSc conversion course in psychology but had to leave part way through due to personal circumstances.
I’m now ready to continue to study, and I’ve heard psychology can be an exception course when studied part time.
My query is- could the course be distance learning and part time or would it have to be on campus?
Or secondly, is it possible to get second funding at masters level for exemption courses when studying part time - if I was to opt to complete my msc conversion course instead?
Thank you

Hi Stacey,

I've enclosed the exception courses below. If you have a Postgraduate degree then you wouldn't be eligible for another unless it's a PGCE or a pre registration course or if it's a part time course - then either a part time honours degree, joint honours degree or a integrated masters degree to one of the subjects below

https://www.heinfo.slc.co.uk/resources/guidance/courses-management-service-user-guide/eligibility/equivalent-or-lower-qualification-elq-exceptions/?alttemplate=printchapter&id=1454

Thanks, Jason