MSc Psychology and Education

The Psychology and Education MA at the University of Sheffield is a unique course designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the role psychology plays in education. The curriculum is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand psychological research and theory and how it applies to education. Course Content: The course comprises both compulsory and optional units. Compulsory units focus on topics such as: Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Research Methods, and Professional Issues in Educational and Child Psychology. Optional units offer the opportunity to delve deeper into topics of interest, such as: Special Educational Needs, and Identifying and Supporting Learners with Dyscalculia.Key Modules: Two of the key modules for this course are the 'Psychology in Education' and 'Methodological and Research Skills for Educational and Child Psychologists'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), assuring the quality and relevance of the course content.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a career in various fields related to education and psychology. Graduates have gone on to work in schools, the health service, local government, NGOs, and further education. Many students also choose to continue their studies to gain professional qualifications in educational psychology or related disciplines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.