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Welcome to MSc Psychology 2023.

​​The MSc Psychology (Conversion) has been accredited by the British Psychological Society and on successful completion, you will have Graduate Basis Chartership (GBC) with the BPS. GBC is a recognised pathway for careers in Psychology such as Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and PhD research in the United Kingdom.​

Your Programme Leader

Dr Lesley-Ann Smith

Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Lesley-ann.smith@northampton.ac.uk

Induction Day

Information about the MSc Psychology induction day can be found below.

  • Please note the Student Union Fair is on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September.

    Induction Information

    This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 18 September 2023, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lesley-Ann Smith: lesley-ann.smith@northampton.ac.uk.

    Wednesday 20 September 2023

    Location: Student Union Day

    • (Optional)  12pm – 2pm – Dean’s Welcome – The Leatherseller’s Hide (4th Floor, Learning Hub)
    Thursday 21 September 2023

    Location: Waterside Campus, Learning Hub, 1st Floor, LH128

    • 9.30am – 10am – Campus welcome – getting to know each other
    • 10am – 11am – Programme overview
    • 11am – 11.30am – Psychology research group leaders
    • 11.30am – 12pm – Meet your tutors and Personal Tutor
    • 12pm – 1pm – Lunch will be provided
    • 1pm – 2.10pm – Overview of resources
    • 2.10pm – 2.30pm – Accessing virtual classrooms, submission of assignments and other important University information.
    • 2.30pm – 3.30pm – Overview of the dissertation process.
    • 3.30pm – 4pm – Closing questions

Research Groups

Whilst it is not compulsory, you will be able to join and engage with our research groups in Psychology:

  • Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies – Liz Gulliford – Research Lead
  • Diversity, Community and Inclusion – Eva Propokiou – Research Lead
  • Health & Behavioural Change – Josephine Chen-Wheeler – Research Lead
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