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PostgraduateMSc

Psychology in Education

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the MSc Psychology in Education provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This BPS-accredited conversion course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in psychology, but didn't study Psychology at undergraduate level, or studied on a non-accredited programme. You'll study core areas of psychology and key debates in the psychology of education, while developing your research skills. You'll learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Core Psychology Foundations
Psychological Research Methods
Educational Psychology and Learning
Cognitive Development and Education
Social and Motivational Processes
Psychology of Teaching and Assessment
Applied Psychology in Educational Settings
Research Project in Educational Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Psychology in Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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