I have a good 2.1 from LSE in economics, and I liked it fine. I fully intended to study economics (got into LSE's econ master's program). However, in my final year, I took social and applied psychology and my life changed. I had never found something so interesting before, and I surprised even myself with how much extra work I put in beyond the course requirements. I took a sociology module as well and loved it. Now, I'm aware that it isn't a massive switch seeing as economics and psychology are so closely related. But most master's applications require a bachelor's in psychology (some require an honours). I'm not interested in practicing psychology (clinical psychology if I'm not wrong). I'm interested in cognitive psychology- specifically the application of psychology in economics, industry etc. Not occupational psych per say as that seems quite specific (again, I may be wrong here so please correct me if I am).
Anyway, as all my info in internet based, the best route to switch seems to be masters conversion courses. I've narrowed it down to UCL, Reading, Trinity, Glasgow, and Nottingham (for which I got an admit into the Msc. Behavioural Econ program). Stirling offers a conversion course as well, but it's def a notch below the other schools (but I'm still planning to apply). As I definitely want a PhD after this, I'm wondering how valuable a conversion course is. Is it too general? Will I need another masters degree after it to even be considered for a PhD at a top school? I got a first in stats, microeconomics and psych- will this be sufficient to prove my quant skills (I thoroughly botched math in my first year for the silliest of reasons, but microecon is some pretty serious calculus). Are there any other ways of switching that I should be considering (say, a PG Diploma/Cert- Nottingham and Melbourne both offer this)? Most info on websites is about accreditation to the BPS, but as I said, I am interested in the research (maybe consultancy) aspect of psychology/economics. I think the strength of the Msc conversion courses is the research project/dissertation. Perhaps I'll discover a particular area I'm interested in as I don't have much exposure to the subject as such.
So, any advice from people in the inside? Are the schools I'm considering good? Am I on the right track?
Thanks in advance!
