Program Overview

MSc Psychology in Education

About this course

Explore the transformative field of educational psychology with the MSc Psychology in Education conversion degree at Liverpool John Moores University.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the field of psychology with a focus on education?

The MSc Psychology in Education (conversion) programme at Liverpool John Moores University is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career as a practising psychologist or psychological researcher but did not study psychology at the undergraduate level or studied on a non-accredited programme. This programme offers a unique opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and skills, enabling you to make a significant impact in educational or therapeutic settings through the application of psychological principles.

On the programme you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of core areas in psychology, including social, cognitive, biological, and developmental psychology, as well as individual differences, and historical and conceptual issues in psychology
• Learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice, enhancing your ability to make a significant impact in educational settings
• Develop advanced research skills essential for psychological inquiry and evidence-based practice, with training in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis

You will cover the essential competencies required by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), with an educational perspective:

• Social Psychology: Explore how social interactions influence behaviour and learning
• Cognitive Psychology: Study mental processes such as memory, perception, and problem-solving
• Biological Psychology: Understand the nervous system, brain functions, and biological underpinnings of behaviours
• Developmental Psychology: Learn about developmental stages and how they affect learning and behaviour
• Individual Differences: Examine the variations in behaviour and personality among individuals.
• Research Methods and Data Analysis: Gain proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis techniques

Course modules

Core modules

• Cognition, Biological Psychology and Neuroscience in Education (30 credits)
• Social and Developmental Psychology in Education and the Classroom (30 credits)
• Learning and Individual Differences (30 credits)
• Research Methods and Data Analysis in Educational Psychology (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Professional accreditation

The MSc Psychology in Education is working towards accreditation by the UK British Psychological Society (BPS) and aims to provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). GBC is an essential requirement for many BPS-recognised postgraduate and doctoral programmes that lead to Chartered Psychologist status.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Assessment

An insight into teaching on your course

The programme is taught by academics with extensive backgrounds in psychology and internationally recognised research in the field. This expert-led instruction ensures that students benefit from cutting-edge insights and methodologies that shape contemporary psychological practice.

By engaging with this programme, you can expect to delve into topics such as attachment, consciousness, the nervous system, vision, the brain, memory, and self-perception. You will be equipped to conduct impactful research and apply psychological principles to real-world educational challenges.

Whether you aim to become a practising psychologist, a psychological researcher, or wish to integrate psychological principles into your therapeutic work, this MSc programme will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed.

How learning is monitored on your programme

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.

Assessments will take the form of essays, reviews, lab reports and presentations.

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

‘The MSc Psychology in Education is working towards accreditation by the UK British Psychological Society (BPS) and aims to provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This will allow you to pursue a career in a variety of different fields, including education, therapeutics, mental health, clinical, forensic and organisational.
The course specialises in educational psychology, but offers general training in psychology, making it of value to people with a broad range of aspirations.’

Tuition fees and funding

Fees

The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.

Financial Support

There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.

Additional Costs

In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:

• Accommodation
• Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
• Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire

Entry requirements

You will need:

• 2:2 award or higher.
• Non-UK students will be required to possess certification of English at IELTS 6.5 level (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification.
• Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements.

How to apply

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.