MSc Psychology in Education

The MSc Psychology in Education (Conversion Programme) at the University of York is a unique opportunity for non-psychology graduates who wish to pursue a career in psychology related fields. This course has been developed to reflect the latest academic and professional knowledge and skills in psychology. It also prepares graduates for professional training in psychology, such as educational psychology.Course Content: The MSc Psychology in Education (Conversion Programme) adopts an inquiry-based learning approach, engaging students with real research challenges. The curriculum covers several major areas of psychology, including developmental, cognitive, social, biological and individual differences. Studies also involve qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as understanding the ethical considerations in the application of psychological research.Key Modules: The primary components include Approaches to Psychological Research, Different Approaches to Psychological Research, Developmental Psychology, Contemporary Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences, Biological Psychology and Dissertation.Accreditations: This course is recognised as a conversion course by the British Psychological Society, enabling graduates to pursue further training or study in professional psychology. Future Careers: Graduates of this program are equipped to work in educational settings, research, human resources, health and social work, and many more sectors. They also have options to pursue further study or professional training in a range of psychology fields, including educational, clinical or occupational psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.