MSc — 2025 entry Psychology (Online)
Our accredited online MSc Psychology course will equip you with highly transferable skills in applied research methods, statistics and a variety of key psychology topics.
About this
course
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, environmental and social psychology, as you prepare to embark on your dissertation. You will complete this original research project – which integrates your course learnings and enhances your employability – under the guidance of an experienced dissertation advisor.
British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation
We are delighted to announce that our Surrey Online Learning Psychology MSc programme is now fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) through partnership and collaboration is the process by which the BPS works with education providers to ensure quality standards in education and training are met. All programmes that are accredited by the society have met rigorous criteria.
This means if you graduate from a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree or postgraduate conversion course, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the society.
BPS accreditation is both an important hallmark of quality that is extensively acknowledged by employers in the field, and an essential stepping-stone for students who are looking to progress to become a Chartered Psychologist after graduation.
Taking a BPS accredited course is necessary if you wish to pursue a career in psychology or in the wider psychological workforce.
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Top-ranked
The University of Surrey is ranked in the top 20 best universities for psychology in the UK for 2024.*
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No application fee
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What you will study
The online MSc Psychology course will provide you with a foundation in statistics, applied research methods and all the central areas of contemporary psychology: developmental, personality, social, cognitive, biological and environmental. The curriculum is pending accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Throughout the course you will build the theoretical and qualitative/quantitative methodological expertise to conduct psychological research within or outside of the formal field of psychology.
Modules
The course consists of 180 credits and is divided into nine fully autonomous credit-bearing modules.
Professional recognition
MSc - British Psychological Society (BPS)
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include technology platform licensing, or support services.
Once you have been accepted on the course, pay your tuition fees online.
February 2025 - Part-time - 2 years
- UK/Overseas
- £5,950 per year
June 2025 - Part-time - 2 years
- UK/Overseas
- £5,950 per year
September 2025 - Part-time - 2 years
- UK/Overseas
- To be confirmed per year
A complex world calls for flexible learning designed for your needs. In this online course, you will find an intuitive platform, comprehensive support and top-notch education designed for real people with real lives.
- Attend biweekly face-to-face classes, held on Zoom, that allow for rich discussion and debate with peers and faculty.
- Complete interactive assignments, using a customisable platform that follows best practices for online learning.
- Access full-spectrum career services, including interview prep, one-on-one coaching, self-assessments and salary resources.
- Connect with a student success advisor, who will serve as your dedicated partner throughout the course.
Learn from expert teaching staff
In this course you will experience research-informed teaching and practical learning that will inspire and empower you for personal and professional success. Our accessible, supportive academics are active in their respective fields and bring their extensive experience to the online classroom.
You will learn from lecturers and teaching staff who are active researchers in behavioural, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology.
The online MSc Psychology will equip you with psychology and applied research expertise that you will be able to apply in fields such as human resources, research and development, marketing, policymaking and education. You’ll graduate ready to conduct original research studies and gain critical insights from human behaviour.
It is important to note that this course does not lead to licensure. However, many of our postgraduates pursue additional study to further specialise or prepare for roles as clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, occupational psychologists, sport and exercise psychologists, counsellors and therapists. They work for NHS trusts, healthcare organisations and charities, among others.
We seek applicants who are eager to find unique ways to apply research and statistics expertise to their field.
Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second-class honours (2:1) UK undergraduate degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
For UK students, GCSE maths and English (language/literature) C are also required.
International students in the United Kingdom
Search for entry requirements for your country to find the grade and qualifications we will accept.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language level. We accept results from the IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in each component.
Application requirements
For further information, please see our admissions criteria and application requirements.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to follow our policies and procedures, student regulations, and terms and conditions.
We provide these terms and conditions in two stages:
- First when we make an offer.
- Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).
View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.
Disclaimer
This online prospectus has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies.
Whilst we have done everything possible to ensure this information is accurate, some changes may happen between publishing and the start of the course.
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