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PostgraduateMSc

Psychology in Education

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the MSc Psychology in Education provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. ​Based within one of the largest centres for teacher education and training in the UK, the MSc in Psychology in Education looks in-depth at how theory and research in psychology can be applied to a greater understanding of behaviour in educational contexts. No prior knowledge or study of psychology is required. This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion course, offers Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) to those who do not currently hold it (essential for pursuing a future career in psychology). International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychological Theory
Research Methods and Statistics
Child Development and Learning
Educational Psychology and Behaviour
Cognitive and Social Psychology in Schools
Assessment and Individual Differences
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Applied Psychology Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£21,500£28,000
5 years£23,500£27,500£37,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

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