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About the course
Start Date: October
Designed for those without a psychology background, this online MSc Psychology degree encourages you to explore this fascinating subject and pursue careers related to the field. The online and part-time nature of the MSc Psychology course allows you to study around your existing work and family commitments while gaining a solid grounding in a range of psychology topics.
Entry Requirements
We offer two different entry routes for our MSc Psychology, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications:
MSc Psychology academic entry route
- an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification
MSc Psychology work experience entry route
- at least 3 years’ experience (voluntary or paid) within a relevant field, supported by 2 appropriate references. A relevant field may include one in Health, Mental Health, Counselling services, Schools and Education, Data analysis and Statistics. This is not an exhaustive list and will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Fees
£11,836 UK and International (2022-23)
£12,167 UK / £12,428 International (2023-24)
Our course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits.
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Scholarships
Contact our Admissions team to learn more about our full payment discount.
Value of Scholarship(s)
5% discount
Eligibility
We’ll offer you a 5% discount if you pay your full course fee up-front. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/
To be considered for an International scholarship, please contact our Admissions team.
You will be required to write a statement (up to 500 words) in support of your International scholarship application. This will need to include details of previous qualifications, work experience, why you want to study our course and how a scholarship could help you.
Value of Scholarship(s)
TBC
Eligibility
International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our postgraduate online courses. Scholarship applications are assessed on a merit basis and will take into consideration previous qualifications and level of work experience.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/
Contact our Admissions team to learn more about our alumni discount.
Value of Scholarship(s)
10% discount
Eligibility
If you're graduate of University of Essex or University of Essex Online, we’ll award you a 10% discount on your Masters tuition fees. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/
To celebrate 60 years since we first opened our doors to students, we’re offering a 10% scholarship on all our Masters programmes and CPD microcredentials, when you enrol from 1 July 2023
Value of Scholarship(s)
10%
Eligibility
You must enrol from 1 July 2023 on one of our Masters programmes and CPD microcredentials courses. To find out more or to be considered for a scholarship, please contact our Admissions team. https://online.essex.ac.uk/contact-us/