Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (ICAS) (1 Term), Leading to Master of Science in Applied Psychology Study Group - Teesside University, UK

Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (ICAS) (1 Term)
If you have already gained your undergraduate degree in your home country, studying your Masters in the UK is a great way to combine the benefits of a postgraduate degree with the benefits of studying in an English-speaking country. Our Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme is designed specifically to help international students like you gain the skills needed for international study in just one term, beginning your chosen Masters degree with the knowledge and confidence to thrive.

Choose your modules

You will study a set of core modules – which are specific to your chosen subject route and progression degree.
Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa

• Academic English for Masters Study
• Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing Skills
• Research Methods and Research Project

Combined visa for Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme

Save time and progress smoothly to the University with a combined visa. The visa covers the duration of your studies at both the International Study Centre and Teesside University.

• No need to return home to apply for a new visa between your Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme and chosen postgraduate degree.
• Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI can be used to join the Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme.
• No need for an additional IELTS test before joining your postgraduate degree.
• Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week, enhancing CV and career prospects.
• Gives you the opportunity to travel and explore the UK between courses.

Leading to: Accounting MSc

The course enables graduates from disciplines other than psychology to develop subject-specific knowledge, practical and professional skills and general transferable cognitive, intellectual and academic skills.

You gain a deep understanding of the scope of the discipline through active learning experiences to consider how psychological concepts can be applied in practice. Research training prepares you to undertake your own research, under supervision, in the field of psychology and for professional development as academic or practitioner psychologist.

The work experience module (Applied Practice) enables you to gain real-world practical experience in a professional setting to enhance your employability and underpin your academic learning. With support from the University’s careers advisers and work experience team you will apply either for external internship opportunities or a significant work-related project within the University or work alongside practising researchers. You are interviewed as part of the process and will be assigned a work-based mentor in addition to an academic supervisor.

Top reasons to study this course

• Study this course and you may be eligible for a £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship. 
• Gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Your teaching team work includes research experts from the Centre for Applied Psychological Science, giving you topical and upcoming insights into psychology.
• Build up your general interest in psychology to specialise on your own piece of research .
• Opportunities for work experience or a work-related learning project, including Volun-tees, providing valuable experience and opportunity to build your CV.