MSc Psychology in Education
- Entry year:
- 2025/26
- Start date:
- September, January
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Course duration:
- 1 year
- Campus:
- Mount Pleasant
About this course
Explore the transformative field of educational psychology with the MSc Psychology in Education conversion degree at Liverpool John Moores University.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the field of psychology with a focus on education?
The MSc Psychology in Education (conversion) programme at Liverpool John Moores University is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career as a practising psychologist or psychological researcher but did not study psychology at the undergraduate level or studied on a non-accredited programme. This programme offers a unique opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and skills, enabling you to make a significant impact in educational or therapeutic settings through the application of psychological principles.
On the programme you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of core areas in psychology, including social, cognitive, biological, and developmental psychology, as well as individual differences, and historical and conceptual issues in psychology
- Learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice, enhancing your ability to make a significant impact in educational settings
- Develop advanced research skills essential for psychological inquiry and evidence-based practice, with training in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis
You will cover the essential competencies required by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), with an educational perspective:
- Social Psychology: Explore how social interactions influence behaviour and learning
- Cognitive Psychology: Study mental processes such as memory, perception, and problem-solving
- Biological Psychology: Understand the nervous system, brain functions, and biological underpinnings of behaviours
- Developmental Psychology: Learn about developmental stages and how they affect learning and behaviour
- Individual Differences: Examine the variations in behaviour and personality among individuals.
- Research Methods and Data Analysis: Gain proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis techniques
Course modules
Discover the building blocks of your programme
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Professional accreditation
The MSc Psychology in Education is working towards accreditation by the UK British Psychological Society (BPS) and aims to provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). GBC is an essential requirement for many BPS-recognised postgraduate and doctoral programmes that lead to Chartered Psychologist status.
Your Learning Experience
An insight into teaching on your course
The programme is taught by academics with extensive backgrounds in psychology and internationally recognised research in the field. This expert-led instruction ensures that students benefit from cutting-edge insights and methodologies that shape contemporary psychological practice.
By engaging with this programme, you can expect to delve into topics such as attachment, consciousness, the nervous system, vision, the brain, memory, and self-perception. You will be equipped to conduct impactful research and apply psychological principles to real-world educational challenges.
Whether you aim to become a practising psychologist, a psychological researcher, or wish to integrate psychological principles into your therapeutic work, this MSc programme will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
Assessments will take the form of essays, reviews, reports and case studies.
Where you will study
Housed within the School of Education, the programme is situated in a research-informed teaching environment. The School of Education is committed to providing a high-quality learning experience where students are encouraged to critically engage with the political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and technological dimensions of educational theory and practice.
As well as close links with Student Advice and Wellbeing (SAW), students have access to a cutting-edge sensory resource room designed to support diverse learning needs and enhance sensory experiences. This state-of-the-art facility is a valuable tool for exploring innovative approaches to sensory integration and its impact on educational outcomes.
As part of this vibrant academic community, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of peers and professionals who share a deep commitment to advancing educational experiences. The programme fosters connections with a wide range of partners, including schools, early, further, and higher education institutions, as well as voluntary, public, and private sector organisations. This collaborative approach enriches your learning and provides practical insights into the multifaceted world of psychology and education.
Course tutors
Angela Garden
Programme Leader
Our team of specialist academics, practitioners and support staff are dedicated to ensure you receive a first-class education.
Our team of specialist academics, practitioners and support staff are dedicated to ensure you receive a first-class education.
Ange has a firm background in Educational and Child Psychology. She has worked in a range of schools as a teacher, in various settings as a person-centred counsellor, worked with children in play and art therapy and as a researcher and lecturer firstly at Edge Hill University and for the past 10 years at LJMU. Ange researched and published in the field of non-directive play therapy for a number of years. A joint project with Barnardos saw the development of support groups for siblings of disabled children, with peer-reviewed publications emerging from it. Her more recent research concerns the psychological impact of a diagnosis of dyslexia upon the individual higher education student with a focus on their self-esteem and self-concept in relation to their diagnosis. This research has implications for practice at university level.
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Programme Leader
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Completion of this course enables you to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS, allowing you to work as a psychologist in a variety of different fields, including education, therapeutics, mental health, clinical, forensic and organisational.
The course offers general training in psychology, making it of value to people with a broad range of aspirations, but also provides the option of specialising in educational, health or clinical psychology.
Tuition fees and funding
- Full-time per year:
- £9,800
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.
Financial Support
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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