Entry year
2026/27
Psychology MSc
- Typical Annual Fee Scholarship & Discount eligibility may apply
- Modules
- Entry Requirements
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Mode of Study
2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)3 other options available
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Start Date
January, April, July
Psychology at Northumbria
Psychology MSc at Northumbria gives you the academic credentials, research expertise, and professional recognition to pursue a rewarding career in psychology - whatever your background.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), successful completion of this course gives you eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC): the essential first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Open to graduates of any discipline, you will have the opportunity to explore the full breadth of the subject - from biological and cognitive psychology to individual differences, social psychology, and research methods - before channelling your knowledge and skills into an independent research thesis.
Close-knit, postgraduate-only cohorts give you direct access to staff and a genuinely supportive learning community from the moment you arrive.
The part-time distance learning route gives you the same BPS-accredited qualification and the same expert teaching - just on a schedule that fits around your life, with multiple start points across the year.
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Learning & Assessment
Learn through structured sessions alongside hands-on use of specialist research technologies. Independent study and your thesis build your confidence as a researcher and psychological thinker throughout the course.
During your time at Northumbria, there are lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. We call this experiential learning. Our Real-World Learning hub provides more information about how at Northumbria, learning goes beyond lectures.
During your time at Northumbria, there are lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. We call this experiential learning. Our Real-World Learning hub provides more information about how at Northumbria, learning goes beyond lectures.
- School of Psychology
- Northumberland Building, Newcastle City Campus
Module Information
Listed below are the modules that you will study on this course. Delivered in a flexible carousel structure, the order in which you study your modules will vary depending on when you begin the course. Please note, modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change between academic years. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes. If you have any questions about this, or our carousel structure, please get in touch on +44 (0) 191 276 4874 or at DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
Optional Modules
Optional modules may include:
- Psychological Research Experience
- Biological and Social Psychology
- Psychological Data Analysis
- Individual Differences
- MSc Thesis
- Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Research Philosophies and Planning
Entry Requirements 2026/27
Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry
Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050. Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.
*if your course is longer than one year
This is the tuition fee for your first year of study. You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year of study. The University may increase fees in the second and subsequent years of your course at our discretion in line with any inflationary or other uplift. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.
There are no Additional Costs
Scholarships and Discounts
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To start your application, simply select the month you would like to start your course.
How to apply
Apply directly to Northumbria using our online application.
Why Northmbria?
BPS-Accredited Conversion Course
Graduate with British Psychological Society accreditation and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards applying for doctoral and practitioner pathways in psychology - regardless of your undergraduate background.
World-Class Research Environment
Psychology research at Northumbria is ranked 15th in the UK for research power, out of 93 submissions (REF, 2021).
Exceptional Student Experience
Psychology at Northumbria is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience. (Times Good University Guide, 2026)
Study Your Way
Whether full-time, part-time, or via distance learning, flexible start dates and study modes mean you can pursue your psychology ambitions around your life.
Support Towards Chartership
Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership on completion is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Northumbria supports your progression with volunteering opportunities, practitioner networking, and careers guidance.
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BPS-Accredited Conversion Course
Graduate with British Psychological Society accreditation and eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards applying for doctoral and practitioner pathways in psychology - regardless of your undergraduate background.
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World-Class Research Environment
Psychology research at Northumbria is ranked 15th in the UK for research power, out of 93 submissions (REF, 2021).
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Exceptional Student Experience
Psychology at Northumbria is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience. (Times Good University Guide, 2026)
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Study Your Way
Whether full-time, part-time, or via distance learning, flexible start dates and study modes mean you can pursue your psychology ambitions around your life.
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Support Towards Chartership
Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership on completion is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Northumbria supports your progression with volunteering opportunities, practitioner networking, and careers guidance.
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Accreditations & Partnerships
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) - the essential first step on the journey to becoming a Chartered Psychologist and accessing BPS-accredited practitioner training routes.
Career Prospects
This course builds transferable skills in problem solving, communication, quantitative analysis, and research design - valued by a wide range of employers and further study providers.
Successful completion of the course can also award you with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS, opening the door to the full range of practitioner pathways in psychology. GBC also makes you eligible to progress onto Stage 1 Psychology courses, whilst dedicated careers support and volunteering opportunities help you build relevant practical experience throughout your studies.
Graduates may also aspire to progress onto doctoral training, pursue research roles, or apply for PhD courses.
Successful completion of the course can also award you with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS, opening the door to the full range of practitioner pathways in psychology. GBC also makes you eligible to progress onto Stage 1 Psychology courses, whilst dedicated careers support and volunteering opportunities help you build relevant practical experience throughout your studies.
Graduates may also aspire to progress onto doctoral training, pursue research roles, or apply for PhD courses.
Student Projects
Your Masters thesis provides the opportunity to investigate an area of psychology in depth - aligned with your interests. Working with academic staff, you will independently conceptualise, plan, and carry out a novel piece of research that can contribute to psychological knowledge. Potential student projects could span topics including wellbeing, neurodiversity, memory, individual differences, cross-cultural perspectives - reflecting the full breadth of what you study on the course and beyond. The thesis provides the opportunity to disseminate findings in a format consistent with academic publishing - a significant achievement and a powerful asset as you progress in your career or further study.
Facilities
Northumbria's psychology facilities offer hands-on experience with genuine research tools. The Experimental Psychology Lab is equipped with specialist technologies including CANTAB (a computerised neuropsychological battery), specialist memory protocols, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, neuroimaging and eye-tracking electrophysiological resources.
Alongside this, you will work with industry-standard data analysis software.
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Alongside this, you will work with industry-standard data analysis software.
You can now experience Northumbria University from the comfort of your own home. Our immersive virtual tours and interactive 360 images allow you to explore our vibrant campus and dynamic learning spaces, all from anywhere in the world.
Teaching Staff
Our course is delivered by a research-active teaching team with nationally and internationally recognised research expertise across an extensive range of psychological disciplines. Staff actively seek opportunities to share this experience with students to bring theory to life and provide research-enriched teaching.
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