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MA Education (Psychology)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

The Education (Psychology) MA will introduce students to key theoretical issues in the psychology of education, critical analysis of psychological theory and research, and its contribution to educational issues and practice. It will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to undertake research in the psychology of education.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university (or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, education, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science or neuroscience). The ability to critically evaluate theory and evidence in psychology is an important element of the programme.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course offers a good grounding for doctoral study and valuable preparation for a research career in the academic community, the public sector or in industry.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation on Education (Psychology)
  • Research and Analytical Methods in Psychology
  • Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology
  • Development of Brain and Behaviour
  • Social and Individual Development
  • Cognitive development in typical and atypical populations
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Individual Differences and Social Psychology in Education
  • Cognitive Development and Learning
  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Language Development
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Maths and Science Learning
  • Theories of Child Development

Optional modules

  • Development of Brain and Behaviour
  • Social and Individual Development
  • Cognitive development in typical and atypical populations
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Individual Differences and Social Psychology in Education
  • Cognitive Development and Learning
  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Language Development
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Maths and Science Learning
  • Theories of Child Development
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