Psychology in Education Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the field of psychology with a focus on education?

Key features

Commencing in January 2025, the MSc Psychology in Education 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

Employability

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Completion of this course enables you to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS, allowing you to work as a psychologist in a variety of different fields, including education, therapeutics, mental health, clinical, forensic and organisational.

The course offers general training in psychology, making it of value to people with a broad range of aspirations, but also provides the option of specialising in educational, health or clinical psychology.