MSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of East London

This conversion course is designed for graduates with a degree in another subject who want to build their knowledge of psychology. You can study entirely online, with no requirement to attend campus. The course can also deepen your understanding of psychology and human behaviour, helping you bring new knowledge and perspectives to your existing career.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care  |  Department: Department of Psychology & Human Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Psychology at UEL provides comprehensive training in core psychological principles and research methods. You'll learn both experimental and applied approaches to psychological research, covering statistics, ethics, and various methodologies. Modules include Experimental Research Methods and Statistics, Perspectives in Psychology: Biological, Cognitive, and Developmental, Applied Research Methods (Mental Wealth), Foundations of Psychology: Origins and Concepts, Individual Differences, and Social Psychology, Dissertation (Independent Research Thesis).

Career pathways

The MSc in Psychology can be used in a variety of ways. For some careers (clinical psychology, educational psychology, or counselling psychology for example), a BPS-accredited qualification in psychology is a prerequisite for entry into professional training courses.

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