Distance learning programme earns national accreditation

The University’s MSc Psychology (Conversion) Distance Learning programme has gained British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, confirming its national standing and professional credibility.

All students in the programme are now eligible for graduate membership with BPS after graduating with the MSc.

Balancing work and caregiving 

Students balancing work and caregiving responsibilities can now progress into professional psychology routes without relocating or studying full-time. 

One example is Vicky Schreiber, pictured below, a Wiltshire-based single mother of six-year-old twins, who is studying MSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at the University of Bradford every evening while working full-time supporting vulnerable adults.

Dr Min Yong, Programme Director, said: “BPS accreditation is a vital marker of quality and professional relevance in psychology education. 

“For our MSc Psychology (Conversion) online programme, accreditation reflects the academic rigour of our curriculum, our commitment to inclusive and evidence-based teaching, and the close alignment between theory, research, and professional practice. 

“It ensures that our graduates are well prepared not only for further professional training, but also to apply psychological science responsibly and ethically in a wide range of real-world contexts."

Widening access 

Dr Peter Branney, Head of Psychology, said: “This new online programme plays a central role in our mission to widen access to psychological education and careers. 

“By offering a flexible, high-quality route into the profession, we are opening doors for people who may previously have faced barriers to further study. 

“As a University recognised nationally for our impact on social mobility for four consecutive years (in the English Social Mobility Index), we are proud to extend that commitment through programmes that meet students where they are and support them to progress into meaningful psychological work.”