Awarded by
Roehampton, London
Psychology conversion pathway for any degree background. 12 months, no exams.
12 months
Part-Time
Weekend Classes
Classes
UK-Awarded
Master's Degree
The MSc in Psychological Science at Aventis, awarded by the University of Roehampton London, provides a comprehensive scientific foundation in psychology for professionals from any academic background. It is a conversion pathway — no prior psychology degree is required.
The programme covers social, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology alongside research methods, and culminates in an independent research dissertation. Students develop the analytical and scientific skills to understand human behaviour in professional and applied contexts.
Delivered in Singapore on weekends, the programme is structured for working professionals seeking to apply psychological knowledge to their careers in HR, management, coaching, counselling, education, or healthcare.
University of Roehampton ranked top 15% in the world — Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Ranked Best Modern University for Research Quality — REF 2021
AACSB Business Education Alliance member
Open to graduates from any discipline — no prior psychology degree required
Professionals from any academic background — business, engineering, education, healthcare — seeking a rigorous scientific foundation in psychology to open new career pathways.
HR managers, L&D specialists, and coaches who want to apply evidence-based psychological principles to improve performance, well-being, and organisational effectiveness.
Individuals building academic credentials as a foundation for further postgraduate study in counselling, clinical psychology, or psychotherapy.
Module 01
Develop essential research skills in study design, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the critical evaluation of psychological evidence.
Module 02
Explore the biological and cognitive processes underlying perception, attention, memory, language, behaviour and experience, building a systematic understanding of how people interpret the world.
Module 03
Critically examine mental health and ill-health, including diagnosis, treatment, biopsychosocial perspectives on common disorders and the evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
Module 04
Examine psychology's historical and conceptual development alongside contemporary applied topics, ethical practice, evidence-based approaches and professional identity.
Module 05
Explore identity, social development and relationships through psychological theory and research, applying evidence to understand people, social contexts and practical interventions.
Module 06
Design, conduct and report an original empirical psychology research project, applying research design, ethics, qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis and academic communication.
Dr Christopher Fong
Doctor of Professional Studies, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Dr Yip Wai Kin
PhD in Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Dr Jonathan Ee
PhD (Psychology), University of Birmingham, UK
Music Educator
Alumnus, 2026
“My passion for education led me to psychology. The MSc in Psychological Science has been invaluable — helping me support my students, their parents, and even my family. The programme is truly transformative. It strengthened my research skills, applying the theories to practice, and showed me how deeply psychology impacts education.”
Manager, Music Content Partnerships - YouTube, Google
Alumnus, 2026
“Despite working in a corporate role unrelated to psychology, I have a deep passion for understanding human behavior, the brain, and internal human worlds. I chose Aventis specifically for its part-time program, which accommodates the schedule of a full-time professional. While my role at Google focuses on business partnerships, I find the psychology curriculum highly relevant; modules like understanding relationships have provided insights that improve day-to-day interactions with teammates and business partners. Learning about perception and perspective has been particularly valuable for conflict resolution and communication. I incorporate activities that make the learning process fun, and I creating social media content to inspire further research in psychology. You get to collaborate with classmates for support.”
IT Business Transformation Leader
Alumnus, 2026
“I believe every business leader needs the ability to understand and work effectively with people. In the IT industry, technology is only one part of success — people are the other. The MSc in Psychological Science gave me deeper insight into why people think and act the way they do, blending theory with practical application that I can use every day.”
Meet any ONE of the following:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience
Candidates aged 30 or above with a minimum of 8 years' work experience (assessed case-by-case)
Meet any ONE of the following:
GCE O Level English (C6 and above)
IELTS 5.5 or above
Aventis English Proficiency Test (EPT) — for applicants who do not meet the above requirements
Submit your application
Complete the online application form and upload your NRIC or passport, academic certificate and CV. It takes about 10 minutes.
Receive a conditional offer
Our admissions team reviews your profile and a programme consultant contacts you within 3 working days.
Confirm your enrolment
Accept your offer, settle your fees using a payment plan that suits you, and secure your place in the next intake.
No. The MSc in Psychological Science is a conversion programme open to graduates from any discipline.
Graduates pursue careers in HR, coaching, counselling, education, healthcare, and research. The programme also provides a foundation for further postgraduate study in psychology.
Assessment is primarily through coursework and quizzes. There are no traditional written examinations.
Classes are held on weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9am–5pm) over two weekends per module. Zoom recordings are available for every session.
Aventis offers flexible payment plans including 4-instalment schedules aligned with intake terms. DBS/POSB 12-month interest-free instalment plans are available for eligible cardholders.
Application fees for part-time programmes are S$200 (excluding GST) and are non-refundable.
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