MA Psychology

Are you interested in how the brain works, or in learning more about people and the reasons for their behaviour? Our MSc Psychology will provide you with much needed skills and competencies to fulfil your dreams.

Duration 1 year, Full-Time

Mode of Delivery Distance Learning; Hybrid; or Face-to-face

Start Dates September, November, January

Application Deadlines: August 15th for September start; October 15th for November start; January 5th for January start

Contact Hours Average of 30 timetable hours live per 15 credit-modules, and additional contact hours with lecturers and personal tutors on appointment. More information on the Programme Handbook.

*start dates subject to student numbers

Learning Outcomes

The Programme is designed to:

1. Equip students with an understanding of the multiple perspectives in psychology, including a scientific understanding of the mind, brain and behaviour.
2. Engage learners in the analysis of contemporary issues in different fields in psychology and encourage students to learn and apply knowledge from current research.
3. Promote the ability to critically evaluate methodologies, ethical, conceptual, cultural, historical and current insights from core subject areas.
4. Support students to develop knowledge and abilities in transferable areas, such as independent critical, creative and strategic thinking, confident decision-making and analytical skills, and communication skills.
5. Provide students with an opportunity to learn in a stimulating and engaging environment, to promote employability, reflectiveness and self-awareness, through academic experience and a problem-solving approach.
6. Equip students with the knowledge and tools to be independent successful learners, confident individuals and responsible global citizens, and therefore ready for a career in Psychology and other associated professions.
7. Support students’ personal and professional journey through supervision and activities that allow them to put into practice the knowledge acquired throughout the programme.