Psychology Online MA / MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Master your understanding of the mind.
Apply By: 7 August 2026
Start: 31 August 2026
Turn your curiosity about people into career-ready skills, regardless of your academic or professional background. The online Psychology MA/MSc from Goldsmiths, University of London will help you understand, apply, and communicate psychological science in real-world contexts.
Exploring psychology through the lenses of culture, technology, ethics, and social change, this flexible programme combines academic rigour with practical application. Develop analytical, research, and interpersonal skills that can be applied across health, education, policy, HR, behavioural science, UX, and beyond.
With multiple entry and exit routes and the opportunity to choose between a research-led MSc or an applied, policy-focused MA, you’ll graduate prepared to make evidence-informed contributions across a range of industries and sectors.
100% online
24 months (part-time)
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Two pathways. One psychology foundation.
Explore how psychology can be applied to policy, practice, research, and behavioural insight across a 180-credit curriculum. Build specialist expertise through pathways designed for real-world impact and advanced psychological inquiry.
Learn on your terms
Achieve your goals without putting life on hold. Study part-time (15-20 hours per week) across 24 months to shape your learning around your priorities, with the flexibility to move forward in a way that works for you.
Build skills sought across people-focused industries
Develop the behavioural insight, research, and analytical skills organisations need to understand people, solve complex challenges, and inform decision-making across HR, UX research, organisational development, health, education, and policy.
UX Researcher £57,000 per year1
Organisational Development Consultant £63,000 per year2
Entry criteria
This programme is open to applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
| Degree | To join the programme, you’ll usually need a 2:1 bachelor’s degree or a substantial professional experience if you hold a lower classification. |
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| Language Criteria | If English is not your first language, you’ll usually need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with no band below 6.0). In some cases, this may be waived based on prior study, supporting access for a global cohort. |
Fees & funding
Invest in your future with a total tuition of £16,000 (2026-27). You can pay in full or 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.*
Meet your faculty
Our expert team combines academic excellence with professional insight, bringing contemporary research and real-world experience into every stage of your learning journey. Faculty connect theory to practice while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment designed to help you achieve your goals.
- Academics and researchers with doctoral qualifications
- Active practitioners with insight into emerging industry trends and challenges
- Industry-informed teaching that brings real-world experience into the classroom
- Personal guidance, academic mentorship, and ongoing support throughout your studies
- Collaborative learning experiences with meaningful opportunities for feedback and engagement
Dr Bence Palfi, Programme Convenor, MA in Psychology
Faculty spotlight: 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.
A legacy of excellence
Part of the prestigious University of London, Goldsmiths is recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions promoting creative and analytical thinking, and equipping students to leverage and respond to the emerging trends in various fields.
- Top 10 university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Leading university for creativity, culture, and critical thinking
- Future-focused curriculum reflecting social, cultural, and educational change
- Global alumni community of over 93,000 students from 160 countries
- Ranked 24th in the in the UK for Psychology (Times Higher Education, 2026)
About Goldsmiths, University of London
At Goldsmiths, different isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. Here, visionaries are inspired to explore, create, and challenge the world around them. We ignite curiosity, champion individuality, and empower students to turn bold ideas into lasting change. As part of the University of London, Goldsmiths celebrates 120 years of fearlessness and global excellence across the arts, technology, and social sciences.
Online learning experience
Studying online blends flexibility with an immersive, interactive experience. Built with the latest technology and delivered through Moodle, it offers engaging individual and group activities, videos, and direct connections with lecturers and peers. At Goldsmiths, online study fosters creativity, collaboration, and personalised learning.
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Sources and disclaimers
- Glassdoor. “User Experience Researcher salaries in London.” Retrieved on May 28, 2026, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/.
- Glassdoor. “Organisational Development Consultant salaries in London.” Retrieved on May 28, 2026, from https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/.
*Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for the academic year 2025-26.