Psychology

Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus

Course summary

  • Gain foundational knowledge and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology.

  • Develop the research and critical thinking skills that underlie theory and practice in psychology

  • Experience teaching which is creative, challenging and innovative in exploring issues at the forefront of the subject.

    This course is suitable for individuals returning to study or those seeking to explore psychology for the first time. It allows you to acquire the knowledge and scientific understanding of the core facets of psychology. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the graduate basis for chartered membership of the society (GBC).

    How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

    Designed to be delivered with one day per week attendance at university to allow people to continue in employment while they complete the degree, the course is supplemented by self-directed learning tasks that provide optimum flexibility for students who may also be working part-time and/or integrating family life.

    You learn through:

  • lectures

  • seminars

  • workshops

    Applied learning Live projects You complete a large-scale research project under the supervision of a member of staff, which allows you to put the psychological knowledge and research skills you've honed over the course of the degree into practice.

    You may be offered the opportunity to assist with undergraduate teaching and/or staff research projects (subject to availability). This will especially suit those interested in a career in academia. In addition, there will be many other opportunities for volunteering available via the wider University and through organisations outside of the University.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Sheffield

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Sheffield

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Sheffield
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology