SASHA MURDOCH MSc

I don’t think I would have gone to university if I’d had to travel very far as it would be very stressful as a single parent to commute and study while raising two young children. I feel very lucky to live close to a university that offers such good quality courses, including the courses I wanted to do. The University is in a great location and so close to amenities, I really enjoy an evening sitting in Cult Café with my uni friends!

I completed a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology degree at Suffolk because of my interest in people, I wanted to learn about individual differences and why people behave the way they do. With the knowledge gained, I thought I would be better equipped to support people from all walks of life. I applied for the MSc Applications of Psychology with the aim of becoming a psychologist or counsellor.

I have enjoyed all the modules in my postgraduate studies and have really felt the step up from undergraduate level. The course offers a wide variety of learning approaches from seminar debates to diagnosis scenarios and practical placements. It has changed my view of the world and empowered me to have passionate but controlled discussions.

Graduating with 2:1 and continuing to Masters level study is not bad for someone with dyslexia and dyspraxia, who wanted to give up in the second year. I’ve persevered and progressed thanks to the amazing support from lecturers, friends and one-to-one support. The whole experience has been so empowering… If I can do it then so can you!

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