Psychology is a fascinating and thought-provoking subject that delves into the complexities of human behaviour and motivation. Understanding the study of the mind can help foster key interpersonal skills, which can be applied to a wide range of professions. In this blog post, we share five transferable skills you will gain by studying our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited online Psychology (Conversion) MSc.
Enhance your communication skills
During your studies, you will cover topics such as personality, intelligence and individual differences, while engaging with peers from across the world using discussion forums. Challenge perspectives and psychological theories and take on an open-minded approach to help you learn from other backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. Listening, communicating, and delivering information effectively are all important skills needed in today’s global work environment.
Expand your critical thinking
As you explore different areas of psychology, there will be many opportunities to critically review data. Professionals across all roles face challenges and uncertainties – and having the ability to frequently assess the significance of information will enable you to approach problems with logical solutions as they arise. This skill can also be implemented into areas of your personal life, useful in today’s fast-paced world.
Develop essential research skills
Theory studied on the online Psychology (Conversion) MSc is research-led and aligned with the Department of Psychology’s strong research ethos. Learning how to harness large amounts of data, and present key psychological findings, is an essential skill that can transferred to a variety of roles. Whether you need to collate findings or use the research to persuade others, skills in this area are highly valuable to employers.
Think analytically
Organisations are becoming increasingly reliant on analytics to make informed decisions. The scientific skills gained during a psychology degree can help with forecasting, planning, and predicting future trends. This subject area allows you to consider wider points of view and examine complex information by breaking it into manageable chunks. A psychology understanding lends itself particularly well to careers in government administration, education, finance, IT, human resources, and research.
Manage your time effectively
During your online and part-time psychology studies, you will learn how to manage competing responsibilities spanning across your studies, work, and personal life. Planning your time effectively is essential and a psychology background will give you the tools to work with emotional intelligence across a range of different environments. From conflict management, to leading a team and referencing sources for a report – you will be better equipped to allocate time to different areas of your working life.
Why study online with the University of Liverpool?
- Gain a prestigious qualification from an elite Russell Group university
- Established in 1947, the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s oldest academic psychology departments
- We boast two decades of experience and over 20,000 graduates since the year 2000 across all online programmes
- Access our state-of-the-art comprehensive learning platform 24/7
- Become a life-long member of the University’s fantastic global community of 270,000 alumni in 187 countries
Find out how to accelerate your career with one of our exciting online psychology programmes on our subject page. Curious about how online learning works? Tune into our on-demand webinar to learn more.
