MSc Psychology of Education

The Psychology of Education MSc at University College London is designed for students with a curiosity about why humans think and behave the way they do. This course is ideally suited for individuals seeking an advanced understanding in educational psychology, its methods, and its real-world application. This is a full-time degree that lasts one year, available to international and home students.Course Content: This program is designed to explore the psychological processes related to learning and development. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of several theories and methodologies in education psychology. They will also learn how to apply that knowledge to practice, for example, in schools, all under the guidance of experienced researchers in the field. The course is structured across three terms with teaching, independent study, research, and assessment tasks. Key Modules: The course includes core modules like "Cognitive Development and Learning," "Social Development and Learning," "Methodology and Statistics," "Personality and Individual Differences," as well as a dissertation. Optional modules that students can select from include "Children's Rights in Practice," "Language Development," "Thinking and Learning," and many more.Accreditations: Although this MSc does not in itself qualify students to practice as an educational psychologist, it fulfils the prerequisite entry requirements for postgraduate professional training courses in educational psychology in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates of this MSc typically find employment in educational settings, teaching, educational policy, and consultancy, or as researchers in education. Many graduates also progress to further doctoral study in education psychology. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.