MSc Psychology at University of Derby

Programme overview

Please note that due to the popularity of our BPS accredited courses we urge you to apply early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) , our online MSc Psychology course is ideally suited to anyone who is looking to take the next step and pursue a career in psychology, bringing you one step closer to becoming a chartered psychologist.

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate core modules: Biological and Cognitive Approaches in Psychology, Introduction to Perspectives in Psychology, Investigation and Analysis, Skills and Careers in Psychology. Postgraduate diploma core modules: Individual Differences, Social and Lifespan Psychology. Masters core modules: Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

During this course you'll study all the core areas of psychology to gain a deep understanding of the subject. From here you can then choose which area you would like to specialise in and continue to further training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will usually need one of the following: An undergraduate degree with Honours (in any subject) from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification - at least a 2:2; A Masters degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification; A psychology degree which hasn’t given you Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership - at least a 2.2; An undergraduate degree from an overseas institution that is equivalent to the above UK qualifications. It is also important that you have a good standard of written and spoken English; Plus; GCSE/GCE O Level Maths: Grade C; English language qualifications; You’ll also normally require one of the following English language qualifications: GCE O level English Language C; GCSE English C; If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course, you will need a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0 or equivalent.; Find out more about our English language requirements

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years

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