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Master in Psychology
The master’s programme MSc in Psychology of the University of Greater Manchester is a one-year full-time programme which involves the comprehensive study of selected areas in psychology at an advanced level and the acquisition of advanced professional and research skills. Topics covered include Advanced Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, Current topics in Developmental Psychology, Current Debates in Psychology and/or Positive Psychology. The programme also includes a thorough training in quantitative and qualitative research methods in Psychology.
Graduates will be able to apply the skills learnt on the MSc in teaching and education, human resources, career coaching, leadership, business, and in various fields of mental health counselling. The course is also designed to enhance your psychological practice, opening employment and career progression opportunities in a diverse range of careers, including psychology, psychotherapy, the helping or health professions, social work, education, private practice, human resources and leadership roles.
“Our expert team will encourage you to develop your intellectual and thinking skills to a very high academic standard. This course will also support the development of your personal and transferable skills required for a successful career as a practitioner psychologist and/or to continue your academic career with a doctorate. Some of our past graduates have remained with the University to pursue MPhil and PhD research. Others have used the skills they developed during the course in private practice as psychologists, psychotherapists, in Human Resources Departments and in educational settings. With the support of our highly skilled, supportive and experienced course team, you will flourish and maximise your potential!”
Antonia Svensson, PhD
Programme Leader, MSc Psychology
Head of Psychology Department, Associate Dean-New York College
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Testimonial
“My experience in the MSc Psychology programme at New York College was a valuable journey full of new knowledge and personal growth. I completed my studies in Fall 2025, and I am looking forward to graduating this summer.
Throughout the programme, I especially appreciated the lectures and the continuous support I received from my professors and my supervisor throughout my dissertation.
The programme helped me improve my research skills, critical thinking, and confidence, while also deepening my understanding of psychology. Working on assignments, presentations, and my dissertation was particularly interesting and meaningful to me.
Overall, this experience encouraged me to consider pursuing a PhD at New York College. I would highly recommend this programme, as it not only develops academic skills but also supports personal development and self-understanding.”
Maram Elmughrabi
Graduate of University of Greater Manchester at New York College in Athens
MSc Psychology
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The programme includes the below modules, which are a mixture of compulsory (core) and three optional modules:
- Psychological and Social Research: Review, Evaluation and Design (core)
- Current Debates in Psychology (optional)
- Advanced Cognitive and Social Neuroscience (optional)
- Current Topics in Developmental Psychology (optional)
- Foundations of Positive Psychology (core)
- Positive Psychology in Practice (optional)
- Qualitative Inquiry (optional)
- Quantitative Inquiry 1 (core)
- Psychology Dissertation (core)
The distinctive feature of the master's programme is its flexibility, as classes take place only on Friday evenings and Saturdays, so that professionals can combine post-graduate studies with working. All courses are delivered in English.
Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time.
To enter in the programme, students must have:
- an honours degree in psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society or equivalent, with classification of at least 2:1
- candidates with a 2:2 or equivalent, or graduates from a field closely related to Psychology, may be accepted after successful interview with the Programme Leader.
- a good standard of English (IELTS 6.5 minimum, or a recognised equivalent).
Careers
Our MSc Psychology offers you the opportunity to build on the knowledge and understanding you gained during your undergraduate studies, developing your intellectual and thinking skills to a very high standard and enhancing your independent research abilities. Our department has a well-respected, supportive and vibrant learning and research culture. We'll guide and encourage you to develop an advanced critical appreciation of contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology, highlighting the links between your research and clinical practice. During the dissertation module you will apply your research and analysis skills to a substantial piece of independent research, demonstrating your understanding of relevant ethical issues in context.
The course is also designed to enhance your psychological practice, opening employment and career progression opportunities in a diverse range of careers, including psychology, psychotherapy, the helping or health professions, social work, education, private practice, human resources and leadership roles.
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Entry Requirements
Students are normally expected to have a 2.1 or above Honours degree in Psychology . Students may be accepted onto the programme with an award of 2.2 for a degree in Psychology following an interview with the Programme Leader. Students may be accepted on to the MSc Psychology following an interview with the Programme Leader if they hold an alternative but related degree (e.g. nursing or health and social care). If English is not your first language you will need to complete a Secure English Language Test at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band less than 5.5
