University of York Masters Degrees in Psychology

Learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice. This BPS-accredited conversion course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in psychology, but didn't study Psychology at undergraduate level, or studied on a non-accredited programme. Read more

As an internationally renowned research department we have a vibrant community of research postgraduates. We offer full-time and part-time research degrees leading to MPhil and PhD qualifications in all areas of research covered by members of faculty. Read more

Cognitive neuroscience examines the biological processes that help us to understand complex mental functions such as memory, language, emotion, perception, attention and consciousness.  While psychology focuses on understanding the structure of the mind through behavioural experiments, neuroscience provides a window on how these processes occur in the brain. Read more

This MSc combines theoretical grounding in development and its disorders with practical training in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You will focus on dyslexia, developmental language disorder, autism, ADHD, and dyscalculia. Read more

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain.  You'll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology, and receive hands-on training in brain imaging methods. Read more

Learn how to transform policy and practice in mental health and wellbeing in education. Read more

Throughout your degree, you will learn from staff who are active researchers in mental health, and staff who come from a range of clinical backgrounds including psychology, psychiatry, and mental health nursing. Read more

Throughout your degree, you will learn from staff who are active researchers in mental health, and staff who come from a range of clinical backgrounds including psychology, psychiatry, and mental health nursing. Read more

6th in the UK for linguistics Times 2023 8th in the UK for Linguistics Complete University Guide (2024) 10th in the UK for linguistics QS World Rankings (2023) Psycholinguistics is a vibrant and growing subfield of linguistics. Read more

Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject on our PGCert in Women's Studies. Read more

Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject on our PGDip in Women's Studies. Read more

Violence and conflict are always gendered processes. Shining a critical light on gender helps us to understand violence and conflict better. Read more

Violence and conflict are always gendered processes. Shining a critical light on gender helps us to understand violence and conflict better. Read more

The PGDip in Women’s Studies (Humanities) is a tailored programme for those with a particular interest in humanities-informed approaches to interdisciplinary women’s and gender studies. Read more

Work with research-active staff to develop and refine your group teaching and leadership skills with an MA in Music Education. This course is for musicians who want to enhance their capabilities and confidence in group teaching and develop skills for leadership roles in music education settings. Read more