Overview

You will learn in a professional research environment, with access to state-of-the-art laboratories which are equipped with industry standard equipment. You will learn from those at the forefront of their fields. In fact, our strength in psychology research has significantly increased

You will develop an advanced understanding of

Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Biological and Social Psychology
Individual Differences

and Psychological Research Methods.

Successful completion of this masters in psychology will provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. In order to be eligible for GBC students must achieve an overall pass mark of 50% and pass the empirical project

Your Future

The Psychology MSc at Northumbria University has been designed with your employability in mind, and will prove valuable even if you decide not to pursue a career in Psychology. You will develop a critical approach to analysing qualitative and quantitative data, which will equip you to make sound informed decisions – one of the most important aspects of leadership.

The previous graduates have secured specialist roles in management, advertising, marketing and human resources, with many moving into the public sector for careers in the police and prison services, health and social services or education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Language Skills (ALS) for PG Psychology Students

Quantitative Research Methods

Historical Psychology and Qualitative Research Methods

Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

Individual Differences, Psychometrics and Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Social Psychology View 24 other Masters in Social Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline.
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Tuition Fees

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21500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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