Overview

Further study in our Department of Psychology at University of Essex gives you the freedom and the facilities to study, experiment, explore, and research why we think, feel, and act the way we do. You will learn from and work alongside internationally renowned experts on a range of psychological topics, including:

social psychology

developmental psychology

cognitive psychology

brain and behaviour

personality and individual differences

psychology of health

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You will also gain a thorough education in psychological research methods and statistics.

Our departmental mission is to 'Understand our place in the world', and our multi-method research approach is of particular value to this mission and to those who study with us. During your journey, you learn about the relevance of core psychology areas and that all psychology topics can be explored through different lenses. At Essex, you explore how we think about, interact with and experience the world, offering fresh insights into the human mind and behaviour from every angle. This dynamic, multi-perspective approach means you learn to investigate the full spectrum of psychological experiences in meaningful, real-world ways. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to grow, and as part of our one-year degree, you will also advance your skill set on how to devise, carry out, and analyse an empirical research project.

The course combines the award of a Masters with eligibility for graduates to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society. Passing our course demonstrates that you have acquired an advanced understanding of Masters-level study in psychology. With this qualification, you will also be eligible to apply for professional training in any branch of professional psychology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Brain and Behaviour

Advanced Personality and Individual Differences

Advanced Psychology of Health

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Advanced Cognitive Psychology

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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100

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76

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7

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General requirements

This course is not suitable for applicants who already hold a British Psychological Society Accredited degree.

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent in any subject.

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Tuition Fees

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23875 GBP / year

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11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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