MSc Psychology

Our online MSc in Psychology will empower you to embark on an exciting career in psychology and drive positive change in others and the world around you.

Study flexibly at your own pace with our online psychology course while you master the theories and complexities around how the human mind and behaviour work.

Delivered by renowned thought leaders in the field of psychology, our MSc Psychology is driven by research-led teaching, so you can be confident you’ll be getting a world-class education in psychology that will help you fast-track your career goals.

Why study Psychology at the University of Portsmouth?

• Leverage valuable insights and perspectives from renowned thought leaders in psychology.
• Gain an in-depth and holistic understanding of the multiple factors that shape a person’s mind and behaviour.
• Benefit from opportunities to apply your understanding of psychological theories and research to address real-world needs.
• Study a 100% online MSc in Psychology that gives you the freedom and flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
• Fast-track your career in psychology with an internationally-recognised MSc Psychology and realise your career goals sooner.

Accreditation

This course has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates who achieve an overall pass mark of at least 50% and pass the Research Project will be eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Why join us?

Portsmouth is a gateway city that’s open to the world. Our University is the same. Our part-time, online courses mean you can study from anywhere in the world when it suits you. With us, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to up your career prospects and develop a global network along the way. Join us on the next step in your education journey. See how we can help take you where you want to go.

Our students are from all over the world. We have welcomed students from almost 150 countries and counting. It would be our pleasure to welcome you too!

The University of Portsmouth's part-time, online courses is designed to fit around you. You won’t need to move house or get a visa to study with us. You can access your course from anywhere in the world through Moodle, our easy-to-use Digital Learning Environment (DLE). This is possible because all our modules, learning activities and assessments are delivered online.

All our course modules are divided into manageable weekly sections so that the course fits your lifestyle and commitments.

Upon graduation from the University of Portsmouth via an online course, your degree certificate will have the same academic weight as an on-campus degree.