Psychology MA/MSc (Online)
Master your understanding of the mind
100% online
24 months (part-time)
180 credits
3 starts per year
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Inspire change that improves society
- Apply By: 22/05/26
- Start: 08/06/26
Deepen your understanding of human behaviour and gain career-enhancing skills with the online Psychology MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert. Designed for graduates from any discipline, and working professionals who want to understand, apply, and communicate psychological science to address real-world challenges, this programme builds critical, analytical, and interpersonal skills for meaningful impact across health, education, policy and positive change within and between groups.
Tailor your studies to suit your career ambitions with flexible entry and exit routes and the option to choose your dissertation pathway, graduating with either a research-intensive MSc or an application-focused MA centred on psychological policy analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
Programme details
- No prior psychology background required
- Flexible exit routes (PGCert, PGDip, MA, MSc)
- Choose your specialism at the dissertation stage
- Ranked 18th in the UK for Psychology (THE 2025)
More information about this programme
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Curriculum
A curriculum that builds in-demand expertise in psychology
180 credits
9 courses including the final project
The curriculum is built to turn psychological theory into practical action. You will move beyond abstract concepts to learn how to apply evidence-based methods in communities and everyday life. The programme is highly collaborative, mirroring professional practice with group projects and shared problem-solving.
What you’ll learn
Translational and applied focus
This online programme is designed to turn psychological theory into practical action. You won’t just study concepts; you’ll learn how to apply evidence-based methods to solve real-world problems.
Collaboration at the core
Where many psychology programmes focus on individual study, this one is built around collaboration. You’ll work in teams, mirroring professional practice and developing essential skills for both academic and industry careers.
Flexible study pathways
Tailor your degree to your career goals. All students follow the same core curriculum, only deciding between the MSc (Research Dissertation) or MA (Policy & Practice Project) route in the final stage, when you have the confidence to pick the path that best matches your ambitions.
Entry criteria
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3 intakes per year
Flexible routes to entry
We welcome applicants who are looking to develop the knowledge and skills required to apply psychological insights into human behaviour within their current position or future career path. You do not need to have studied psychology before. For typical entry to this programme, we require you to have either:
- A BA or BSc Degree at level 2:1 (or equivalent) or above in any subject.
- A BA or BSc Degree at level 2:2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
If you do not meet standard entry criteria, we may accept applications with a lower degree and significant work experience. Alternatively, we may recommend joining the PGCert in Psychology in the first instance. Contact us to learn more.
English language proficiency requirement
If English is not your first language, you will need to supply an up-to-date English language test certificate. We accept IELTS certificates with an overall score of 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in any band. Alternative test certificates are also accepted, and exemptions can be made. Please contact us to find out more.
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Tuition fee details
The estimated total cost of this programme is £16,000 GBP for the full MSc. You can pay in full or in instalments of £1,700 every module, and £2,400 for the dissertation (paid in two instalments over approximately 7 months). All costs are listed to help you make an informed decision.
Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for academic year 2025-26.
Fees and Funding
We are excited to be offering discounts. Review our tuition and funding pages for more information.
Funding options
Unlock diverse careers with a Psychology MA/MSc
This online Master’s in Psychology prepares you for a wide variety of sectors where psychological insight is essential. Graduates are equipped for roles in HR, user experience (UX) research, organisational development, health, and education. While not a clinical qualification, the strong emphasis on data analysis and behavioural insight makes you a highly competitive candidate for analytical and strategic roles across the public and private sectors.
Potential career paths in psychology
UX Researcher £57,000 per year1
Organisational Development Consultant £63,000 per year2
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn to think critically, analyse data responsibly and communicate complex psychological ideas to non-experts. The programme fosters a deep understanding of human behaviour combined with practical research skills.
Programme outcomes
- Critically evaluate fundamental theories and findings of psychology.
- Apply psychological findings and ethical principles to real-life issues.
- Demonstrate expertise in data handling and critical thinking.
- Collaborate effectively in active and reflective teams.
- Produce credible psychological research findings or interpretations.
Meet your faculty
The faculty at the School of Psychology represent a broad, interdisciplinary blend of psychological and social-scientific perspectives that enrich the MA/MSc Psychology programme. Together, they cover biological, cognitive, developmental, social, political, cultural, and applied domains of psychology, offering students diverse ways of understanding human behaviour.
Dr Bence Palfi, Programme Convenor, MA in Psychology
Dr Bence Palfi
Bence is a Lecturer in Psychology whose research explores how people interact with AI systems to improve decision-making and real-world outcomes. He is particularly interested in the emerging field of metascience, examining how research practices can be made more credible through an emphasis on open and transparent science. He currently works on the development and validation of LLM-based tools to support rigorous preregistration and research practices.
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- Glassdoor. “User Experience Researcher salaries in London.” Retrieved on Dec 16, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-user-experience-researcher-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IM1035_KO7,33.htm.
- Glassdoor. “Organisational Development Consultant salaries in London.” Retrieved on Dec 16, 2025, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/london-organisational-development-consultant-salary-SRCH_IL.0,6_IC2671300_KO7,44.htm.