How many years is a masters in psychology

Master of Science in Psychology

Duration

12 Months (Part Time)

Assessment

Quiz & Coursework

Contact

Wong LingLing 9151 3308

Master of Science in Psychology

Overview

Human beings as a social species are intriguing, and the study of each individual is understandably endless. Through the study of one’s behaviour and mind, we are able to unravel the immense, rich complexity of what it means to be a human.

The Master of Science in Psychology degree is an excellent fast-track route for those with appropriate qualifications but without an undergraduate degree in psychology. The course provides a broad scientific education in psychology with a strong grounding in psychological theories and research methods. It explores how psychological research is conducted, analysed, and reported. This is delivered through a series of guided learning exercises, culminating in an independent research project.

What will you Learn?

Helmed by London Metropolitan University in the UK, Aventis’ Master of Science in Psychology degree programme in Singapore is explicitly intended for non-psychology students. Covering a rigorous, broad range of curriculum, this 1-year masters degree course is equipped with additional non-compulsory modules in applied psychology to prepare each student with the imperative skills and expertise.

• Build your knowledge and understanding of a broad range of core topics in psychology
• Give you an appreciation of different perspectives within psychology and the ability to evaluate them critically
• Design and evaluate psychological research using a variety of methodologies, including the ability to conduct an advanced research project
• Gain valuable analytical and communication skills that will enhance your employability

Programme Structure

The Master of Science in Psychology programme in Singapore comprises 6 modules on top of a dissertation, structured to accommodate working professionals’ work priorities and commitments. As a masters degree student, you will be assessed with presentations, practical reports, essays, dissertations, and end-of-module examinations.

Duration

12 Months (Part Time)

Admission Criteria

Students will be encouraged and are expected to contribute to the class learning experience in a peer and cohort learning environment. As a student at Aventis, you will be assessed based on your aptitude, potential, experience, and managerial skills.

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least lower second class honours (or equivalent)

Matured candidates above 30 years old, with a minimum of 8 years working experience may be considered on a case-to-case basis

GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics at C6 or above (or equivalent)

Minimum of 6.5 IELTS overall with no less than 5.5 in any band, or equivalent (applicable only for graduates from non- English programmes)

Delivery Structure

All modules under this masters degree programme are spanned over 2 consecutive weekends each month by registered psychologists as well as qualified academics with years of professional experience. These modules are complemented with role plays, group discussions, experiential skill workshops, and interactive lectures.

Course Curriculum

Cognition

Centers around developing each student’s understanding and knowledge of cognitive psychology. Through facilitation, students will be able to think critically about theories surrounding empirical evidence. Moreover, this module seeks to develop students’ critical thinking and research skills as they run a cognitive psychology experiment in which they will ultimately present these findings as they produce a research report.

Developmental Psychology

Strives to provide each student with a systematic understanding of social development and cognitive theories while further enhancing their expertise in locating primary sources, reading, comprehension, critically evaluating, and communicating relevant information accurately.

Individual Differences

Students will gain a systematic and deeper understanding of key theories in the emotional, intelligence, motivation, and personality areas of individual differences. In addition to understanding how these topics can be scientifically investigated by utilising appropriate research techniques, students will also foster skills in the core areas of psychology.

Psychobiology

Seeks to provide students with a deeper understanding of the research and theory aspects of biological mechanisms in behavior. This includes evaluating the use of animal experiments in the context of psychology, as well as a crucial examination of the environmental and behavioral aspects of psychology, including the different levels of its analysis.

Social Psychology

Students are introduced to the theory and research aspects of social behaviour, social identity, and social cognition in the Social Psychology module.

Research Methods

Students will have the opportunity to learn the methods of psychological investigation and design them. Furthermore, they will be able to assess the data collected while understanding the ethical implications surrounding the said methods. General competencies obtained from this course will be highly valued in employment settings, such as critical thinking, numeracy, and communication.

In addition to delivering a solid foundation for students' masters-level projects, this module seeks to integrate students' knowledge of research methods with their understanding of core psychology areas, such as developmental and cognitive psychology.

Dissertation

The Dissertation module is more than just writing a 12,000-word research report. Students will excel not only in the process of planning and writing, but also in the way they execute independent empirical research on the scope of psychology.

Senior Faculty

Meet the expert faculty guiding your success.

Dr Christopher Fong

Doctor of Professional Studies

• A prolific faculty member that brings leadership from the concert hall to the boardroom
• 20 years of in the Psychology & HR consulting field including 12 years of teaching experience

Dr Yip Wai Kin

PhD, Psychology Hong Kong University 

Dr Yip holds a PhD, Psychology, and a Master of Philosophy Psychology from University of Hong Kong Dr Yip is a mental health practitioner/researcher dedicated to mindfulness-based interventions. With more than 10 years of experience in training, counselling and consulting. He is also a Certified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) practitioner and has conducted these training in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, community centers and business organizations. He also provides mental health and resilience trainings tailored for employees in various corporations He also provide guided mindfulness practices such as breath focusing and yoga stretching for teenager, adults, and seniors in community centers

Dr Jonathan Ee

PhD, Psychology Birmingham University 

Dr Jonathan Ee is a Clinical Psychologist previously working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National University Polyclinics. He is currently working with people with chronic and terminal illness with mental health conditions in a non-profit organization. He holds a PhD (Psychology) with a focus on exploring the experiences of mental health professionals towards people with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems in Singapore.

Mr Anil Singh Sona

Masters of Social Science in Sociology 

• Lectured on Core Social Science and Security Studies modules as well as Psychology at the advanced diploma and diploma levels
• Was a head tutor, supervised and coordinated tutor and students matters in various MENDAKI centers under the MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS)
• Managed over 50 tutors and 500 students

Mr Reiner Ng

Masters of Social Science Psychology (National University of Singapore) 

Reiner is a Research Lead at National University of Singapore. Reiner was awarded the Dean's PhD Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship awarded to the top 3 PhD candidates of National University of Singapore. He has taught Research Methods and Statistics modules at National University of Singapore and is Graduate Researcher and Lab Member at Group for Persuasion and Evaluative Processes (GPEP)

Degree Awarded

You will be awarded a Master of Science in Psychology degree by London Metropolitan University, the same as that awarded on-campus. You will have a chance to graduate in Singapore or London.

Career Opportunities

The Care Economy comprises a professional cluster of jobs and skills involved in nurturing and teaching current and future populations. Almost 40% of job openings in emerging professions globally will be in the Care Economy by 2022. The Master of Science in Psychology degree programme provides students with the relevant knowledge and expertise needed to become psychologists.

The Masters of Science in Psychology will expose you to many exciting and rewarding career opportunities

Master of Psychology Cohort Profile 2021

15.3% Years Of Working Experience

From 12 Different Sectors

28% Educators and HR Professionals

Unlock Your Success | Download Brochure Below 

Priority is given to those who apply early.

Refer a Friend & Get Rewarded

Enjoy up to $1,000 Cash Reward when you refer a friend into our course.

Is a masters in psychology useful?

Is psychology a hard master?

Can I do masters in psychology after BA?

Which is better MA psychology or MSc psychology?