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Progression Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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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