Master in Psychology

To enter in the programme, students must have:

• an honours degree in psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society or equivalent, with classification of at least 2:1
• candidates with a 2:2 or equivalent, or graduates from a field closely related to Psychology, may be accepted after successful interview with the Programme Leader.
• a good standard of English (IELTS 6.5 minimum, or a recognised equivalent).

The master’s programme MSc in Psychology of the University of Greater Manchester is a one-year full-time programme which involves the comprehensive study of selected areas in psychology at an advanced level and the acquisition of advanced professional and research skills.  Topics covered include Advanced Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, Current topics in Developmental Psychology, Current Debates in Psychology and/or Positive Psychology. The programme also includes a thorough training in quantitative and qualitative research methods in Psychology.

Graduates will be able to apply the skills learnt on the MSc in teaching and education, human resources, career coaching, leadership, business, and in various fields of mental health counselling. The course is also designed to enhance your psychological practice, opening employment and career progression opportunities in a diverse range of careers, including psychology, psychotherapy, the helping or health professions, social work, education, private practice, human resources and leadership roles.

Curriculum
The programme includes the below modules, which are a mixture of compulsory (core) and three optional modules:

• Psychological and Social Research: Review, Evaluation and Design (core)
• Current Debates in Psychology (optional)
• Advanced Cognitive and Social Neuroscience (optional)
• Current Topics in Developmental Psychology (optional)
• Foundations of Positive Psychology (core)
• Positive Psychology in Practice (optional)
• Qualitative Inquiry (optional)
• Quantitative Inquiry 1 (core)
• Psychology Dissertation (core)

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

• Highly qualified, experienced and supportive instructors
• Select optional modules according to the field of psychology you wish to specialize in
• Develop an advanced critical knowledge of selected contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology
• Conduct research with the support of our specialized research supervisors and full time Psychology Technician, in a dedicated Psychology Research Laboratory
• This programme can be combined with working. Classes are only on Friday afternoons and Saturdays and you can study full-time or part time
• February and October start

University of Greater Manchester
Among the 30 best and fastest developing Universities of the United Kingdom (Guardian 2024)
The public British university University of Greater Manchester (known until 2024 as the University of Bolton) has a long history and strong commitment to the provision of high-quality education. It was founded in 1824 as Bolton Mechanics’ Institute, one of the first educational institutions in Great Britain. The University of Greater Manchester has managed to stand out for the quality of its teaching. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranks it first in North West England for teaching quality, the Complete University Guide 2024 ranks it first in student satisfaction, while the University held the 30th position according to the Guardian’s 2024 ranking list of British Universities. Recently, the BBC highlighted the UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER as a model for the Universities of Britain regarding its operating standards for student safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the British Minister of Education Michelle Donelan, from the podium of the House of Commons, referred to the “amazing work the University is doing.” New York College has a franchise agreement in accordance with the legislation of the Greek Ministry of Education, and the degree you will receive at the end of your studies is awarded by the University itself.

The distinctive feature of the master's programme is its flexibility, as classes take place only on Friday evenings and Saturdays, so that professionals can combine post-graduate studies with working. All courses are delivered in English.

Careers
Our MSc Psychology offers you the opportunity to build on the knowledge and understanding you gained during your undergraduate studies, developing your intellectual and thinking skills to a very high standard and enhancing your independent research abilities. Our department has a well-respected, supportive and vibrant learning and research culture. We'll guide and encourage you to develop an advanced critical appreciation of contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology, highlighting the links between your research and clinical practice. During the dissertation module you will apply your research and analysis skills to a substantial piece of independent research, demonstrating your understanding of relevant ethical issues in context.

The course is also designed to enhance your psychological practice, opening employment and career progression opportunities in a diverse range of careers, including psychology, psychotherapy, the helping or health professions, social work, education, private practice, human resources and leadership roles.