About this course
University of Birmingham offers MSc Psychology as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Psychology. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £31,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You should have obtained a good Honours degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). Those who do not meet our requirement for a 2:1 in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a psychology research lab(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
