MSc Psychology in Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A British Psychological Society accredited psychology conversion master's on the Cyncoed Campus that applies psychological theory and research to educational contexts. No prior psychology qualification is required, and successful completion offers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Delivery uses a flipped learning approach with on-campus seminars and workshops.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time (part-time students generally take 2 or 3 years) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven modules: Individual Development, Neuroeducation, Teaching and Learning, Human Behaviour in Education (with a work-based learning component), Mental Health and Wellbeing and Researching Psychology in Education (each 20 credits), and a 60-credit Empirical Research Project assessed by written report and viva voce.

Career pathways

Pathway towards professional training in educational, clinical, occupational, health and counselling psychology; assistant psychologist posts; roles in education, mental health services, youth and family work, social care, human resources, policy and research; doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Applicants with a degree below an upper second may be considered, for example if they hold Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) or have completed postgraduate study. Recognition of prior learning is not available. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and reading and 6.0 in speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time (part-time students generally take 2 or 3 years)

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