Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, environmental and social psychology, as you prepare to embark on your dissertation. You will complete this original research project – which integrates your course learnings and enhances your employability – under the guidance of an experienced dissertation advisor.

What you will study

The online MSc Psychology course will provide you with a foundation in statistics, applied research methods and all the central areas of contemporary psychology: developmental, personality, social, cognitive, biological and environmental. The curriculum is pending accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Throughout the course you will build the theoretical and qualitative/quantitative methodological expertise to conduct psychological research within or outside of the formal field of psychology.

Career opportunities
The online MSc Psychology will equip you with psychology and applied research expertise that you will be able to apply in fields such as human resources, research and development, marketing, policymaking and education. You’ll graduate ready to conduct original research studies and gain critical insights from human behaviour.

It is important to note that this course does not lead to licensure. However, many of our postgraduates pursue additional study to further specialise or prepare for roles as clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, occupational psychologists, sport and exercise psychologists, counsellors and therapists.?They work for NHS trusts, healthcare organisations and charities, among others.