Psychology Careers
Make a real impact with your career
100% online
Part time, over 2 years
This programme prepares you for psychology careers where understanding human behaviour, wellbeing and evidence-based decision-making are essential. Through applied learning and research-led teaching, you’ll gain the analytical, ethical and communication skills that are valued and transferable across a wide number of industries, including health, education, research and technology.
- Prepare for careers across multiple people-focused industries
- Build a flexible skillset suited to changing career paths
- Apply psychological insight to real-world challenges and decision-making
- Develop valuable research, analytical and communication skills
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Explore your career pathways in Psychology
UX Researcher £57,000 per year1
Organisational Development Consultant £63,000 per year2
Develop the research, analytical, and human skills employers value
The online master’s in psychology programme opens career opportunities in a wide variety of sectors where demand for professionals with psychological insight, research literacy and mental health awareness is growing. It helps you deepen your expertise and develop evidence-based practice skills that far exceed what is typically possible without advanced training.
Through a flexible, research-informed curriculum, students gain the ability to design, interpret, and communicate psychological research, translate complex data into practical insight, and work effectively with individuals, organisations, and communities. The programme’s applied focus, combined with Goldsmiths’ strong reputation in psychology and social science, equips graduates with professional capabilities that extend well beyond what is typically achievable through short courses, certifications, or informal training routes.
- Develop transferable, people-focused skills
- Prepare for research, analysis and insight roles
- Apply psychology across diverse professional contexts
Programme outcomes and skills acquired
What you’ll learn
- Critical evaluation of the fundamental theories and findings of psychology
- Practical use of psychological research methods and analytical techniques
- Ethical application of psychology to real-world issues and professional contexts
- Designing, analysing and interpreting psychological research
- Integrating knowledge from specialist areas of psychology
- Effective collaboration through group work and reflective practice
- Credible communication of psychological insights to a wide range of audiences
Skills you’ll gain
- Ethical, professional data handling and analysis
- Research and statistical literacy
- Collaborative working and project management
- Clear communication of complex ideas
- Practical coding and analytics experience
- Critical and evidence-based thinking
One-to-One Support:
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Sources
- 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