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Masters General Psychology in North West England

11 degrees at 7 universities in North West England.

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About Postgraduate General Psychology

Psychology is the scientific exploration of how the mind works and why people behave the way they do. Professional psychologists work in a huge variety of fields, using psychological theory, research methods and real-world evidence to delve into the human mind. It’s a complex and diverse field and studying for a master’s degree will enable you to build on your undergraduate knowledge, while developing a specialism which you can integrate with your career aspirations.

To get into an online master’s psychology course in the UK, you’ll need a relevant undergraduate degree and depending on the university, sometimes a period of relevant work experience is also required.

Psychology is one of the most popular courses in the UK, so fortunately you’ll find a lot of options to study it online, with over 100 distance learning master’s courses available.

What to expect

Prepare for a flexible and diverse learning experience where you’ll cover a broad spectrum of material, including cognitive, social and developmental theory, as well as practical tasks and clinical aspects. The master’s level curriculum typically includes opportunities for specialisation; you’ll engage with course material and coursework through virtual classrooms, multimedia resources and interactive discussions, studying alongside colleagues from all around the world.

The online format allows for self-paced learning, and the ability for you to organise your studies around your own life commitments. Graduates are well-equipped for roles in research, counselling, human resources or further academic pursuits. You’ll also develop strong digital-communication skills which are highly transferable in a variety of employment roles.

MSc Positive Psychology and Wellbeing (Part time)

(4)

LJMU's Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc promotes the human virtues, strengths and skills at the heart of happiness, wellbeing and a Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £0 per year (UK)

Applied Psychology - MSc

(4.4)

Psychology is a discipline which can be applied to almost any field of work. Using scientifically tested psychological principles and Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,090 per year (UK)

Clinical Psychology MPhil

(4.3)

Undertake research that has real-world benefits with our Clinical Psychology PhD/MPhil/MD. You’ll explore clinically relevant topics in Read more...

  • 5 years Part time degree: £2,503 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree: £5,006 per year (UK)
  • 3 years Full time degree
  • 5 years Part time degree

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Applied Psychology (Therapies)

(4.3)

This course will equip you with valuable professional insight into topics including approaches to identifying common mental health Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,360 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,360 per year (UK)

MSc Applied Clinical Psychology

(4.2)

This course gives you the perfect opportunity to strengthen your academic credentials in preparation for a career in Clinical Psychology Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £12,000 per year (UK)

MSc Clinical Professional Development

(4.4)

The programme is suitable for a wide range of graduate health professionals, including medical doctors, dentists, physician associates, Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,590 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,590 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,590 per year (UK)

MSc Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

(4)

LJMU's Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc promotes the human virtues, strengths and skills at the heart of happiness, wellbeing and a Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree

MSc/PgDip/PgCer Applied Psychology (Addictions)

(4.3)

This course will equip you with valuable insights into topics including the psycho-pharmacology of addiction, the recent interest in Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,360 per year (UK)
  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,360 per year (UK)

MSc Clinical Implantology

(4.2)

This is the ideal course for dentists who would like to introduce dental implants to their practice. Our MSc Clinical Implantology combines Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £49,850 per year (UK)

MRes Experimental Psychology with Data Science

(4.2)

Our MRes Experimental Psychology with Data Science course will prepare you for a successful research career in experimental psychology, Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £14,700 per year (UK)

MSc Clinical and Health Psychology

(4.2)

The MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology provides a thorough grounding in the research, theory and practice of clinical and health Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree