Masters Degrees in Psychology

We have 1,386 Masters Degrees in Psychology

Masters degrees in Psychology involve advanced study of human behaviour, mental processes, and psychological research methods.

Related postgraduate specialisms include Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Forensic Psychology.

Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Psychology or a related Social Science.

Why study a Masters in Psychology?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Psychology, this might include:

Advanced Psychological Understanding: Mastery of psychological theories, principles and research methodologies across different domains, such as cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology.
Research and Analysis: Skills in designing and conducting psychological research studies, analysing data using statistical methods, and interpreting and communicating findings.
Applied Psychological Interventions: Proficiency in applying psychological knowledge to real-world problems, such as designing interventions, providing psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic treatments.

Further Career Development

Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.

After completing your Masters in Psychology, a potential career option might be employment as a Psychologist. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Psychologist earns an average of £37,893 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 89% of Psychology Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Psychology Masters students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Psychology Masters students in 2023:

67% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
49% preferred on campus learning, 26% preferred online/distance learning, and 24% preferred a blended approach.
38% were interested in part-time study.
In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Subject interest
- Career entry
- Gateway to higher level study

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