Psychology in Education Master's Degree - MSc (Online)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

The MSc in Psychology in Education explores how psychological theory and research can be applied to a greater understanding of psychology in educational contexts.

Whether you are passionate about understanding how people learn, curious about child development, or interested in how psychology can make a real difference in educational settings, this Master’s degree in Psychology in Education offers an accessible route into the discipline. No prior psychology qualification is required.

This intensive psychology conversion course takes you from foundational psychological principles through to advanced applied knowledge, equipping you with the expertise and confidence to pursue a career informed by psychological science. Students explore the core areas of psychology as applied to educational contexts. The programme also includes research methods training, culminating in an independent research project.

The MSc in Psychology in Education will also appeal to those who already hold an accredited psychology degree because of its applied focus, which is relevant to pursuing professional training. For these students, whilst some of the theoretical content may feel familiar, its application to educational contexts will prove new and challenging.

The MSc in Psychology in Education Online offers flexibility with full time and part time options for students balancing study with professional and personal commitments. Students complete independent learning activities at their own pace before timetabled live online seminars, which focus on collaborative discussion, critical debate, and active engagement with peers and tutors. These interactive sessions ensure a rich, participatory learning experience whilst studying remotely.

Graduates will acquire a range of transferable skills attractive to employers, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, numerical reasoning, and project management.