the msc psychology of fashion is a conversion course and is accredited by the british psychological society (bps). it provides a postgraduate qualification for those who either have a first degree in another subject area or a degree in psychology and wish to further their psychology studies in the context of fashion and the broader creative industries. the course also welcomes those with a bps-accredited psychology degree who wish to extend and apply their psychology knowledge in the broad context of the fashion and creative industries. the msc psychology of fashion course is described by the british psychological society (bps) education and public engagement board as a "really impressive and innovative programme", and, on its inception, was joint winner of the 2016 bps award for innovative accredited psychology programmes. this course provides the critical insight into human behaviour needed to understand and improve the human aspects of the business and management of fashion and the creative sector. it emphasises the application of psychology to positively enhance the industry’s impact on its workforce, consumers, and the environment. furthermore, the scientific discipline of psychology will equip you with a rich and diverse portfolio of skills and knowledge including relevant skills in research, data analysis (including the use of software), information synthesis, communication, and research ethics. the course will encourage you to become confident in solving complex problems and work effectively both in teams and independently to make a real difference in the world of fashion, business, and the broader creative industry. as a graduate of this msc course, you will possess skills and attributes sought by employers in many different roles, giving you a distinctive edge in the fashion and related industries. graduates from this course have progressed to positions such as market researchers, consumer insights/behaviour analysts, project managers, phd researchers, as well as several entrepreneurs who have established their own businesses. climate, racial and social justice principles we are committed to developing ethical practices. to achieve this, we are working to embed ual’s principles for climate, racial and social justice into the course.