Psychology

What you will learn

You will learn the key principles of psychological theory, including:

You will also develop practical skills in research methodology, including the formulation of hypotheses, designing and reporting experiments, qualitative methods and subject-specific IT skills.

We equip you with a range of transferable skills too which are valued by employers across a range of professions, from clinical or counselling psychology to media and marketing.

How you will learn

This MSc Psychology is available to study either full- or part-time. You can choose to start this MSc in either October or January. If you start in October, your timetable is evening study only with classes taking place in the evenings. If you decide to start in January, your classes will take place in both the daytime and evening.

Our teaching is supported by a dedicated learning support team and is delivered via a comprehensive and flexible programme, including on-campus practical group sessions bringing topics to life in the lab, online seminars and lectures that may be available on campus and online.

Highlights

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this MSc Psychology, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

Graduates can pursue career paths in areas including psychology, education, human resources and management. Possible professions include: