MSc Cyberpsychology at Nottingham Trent University

A Masters on the psychology of the internet and digital technologies, from social media and video conferencing to VR, including how use affects health and wellbeing and online deviance such as hacking, cybercrime, trolling and bullying. It includes work-like experience and an independent empirical research project.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Applied Psychology of Digital Technologies; Psychology of Cyberspace and Online Behaviours; Online Deviance; Research Skills for Cyberpsychology; Practice in Cyberpsychology; AI and Cyberpsychology; Professional Skills; and a Research Project/Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work as cyber security analysts, digital experience analysts, human factors engineers, investigations officers, software engineers and user experience designers, at employers including the NHS, Capgemini and South Yorkshire Police.

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