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MSc - Master of Science
Mount Pleasant Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
1 Year
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
This module addresses the core curricular areas of neuropsychology, biological psychology and cognitive psychology. In this module we consider the connection between brain, biological mechanisms, cognitive structures and behaviour including how our experiences and the environment we are in, such as schools influence how we think, interpret information and our perspectives. The module will introduce the broad topic areas and then cover specific themes with links and examples made to the educational context and academic functioning.
This module addresses the core curricular areas of social psychology, and developmental psychology. In this module we consider the role of groups, social processes, relationships and human development in relation to our environment and our experiences including education and school. The module will introduce the broad topic areas and then cover specific themes with links and examples made to the educational context and academic functioning.
This module addresses the core curricular areas of learning and individual differences. In this module we consider how humans learn and individual differences between us as individuals and how both of these concepts relate to the educational context and academic functioning. The module will introduce the broad topic areas and then cover specific themes with links and examples made to the educational context and academic functioning.
This module addresses the core curricular areas of research design and ethics and both quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis in psychology. In this module we consider techniques and approaches to conducting original, empirical research. The module will introduce the broad topic areas and give students a chance to apply specific theories within psychology to original research with an educational focus.
This module addresses the core curricular areas of research design and ethics and both quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis in psychology. In this module we consider techniques and approaches to conducting original, empirical research through a dissertation. The module will introduce the broad topic areas and give students a chance to apply specific theories within psychology to original research with an educational focus.
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