Understand educational psychology and take your career in education to the next level

  • Apply By: 19 June 2025
  • Apply By: 30 June 2025

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Key benefits

  • 100% online degree programmes
  • Study anytime, anywhere, on any device
  • Earn while you learn
  • Option to pay per module
  • Full academic support
  • Top 10 in the UK for ‘Teaching Quality’* *The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024

Develop the psychological skills to become an exceptional educator

The online MSc Educational Psychology from North Wales Management School has been created to equip educational professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the role of educational psychologists, and the core psychological concepts that underpin practice in the psychology of education.

This Masters programme is ideal for ambitious professionals in a wide range of roles in education, including teachers, head teachers, school managers, additional learning needs coordinators and support staff, amongst others. You will learn how to apply psychological evidence to shape and improve classroom and educational practice.

What you will learn

Studying this online educational psychology Masters degree, you will develop knowledge in key areas associated with the work of educational psychologists, including child and adolescent development, behavioural disorders, and resilience and special needs and giftedness.

Key knowledge and skills taught:

  • Child and adolescent development
  • Behaviour disorders and the role of resilience
  • Additional learning needs and giftedness
  • Psychology of health and wellbeing
  • Forensic psychology
  • Understanding of clinical and psychometric assessments
  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Critical thinking and evidence appraisal

A totally online educational psychology Masters that can be studied from anywhere in the world

Because the MSc Educational Psychology is studied and completed entirely online, there is no need to ever visit campus. You can study this programme from literally anywhere in the world, on mobile or desktop devices. The flexible programme design ensures that you can fit your studies around work and family life and continue to earn in your current role.

You will learn from tutors and interact with fellow learners in a specially designed online learning environment that is based on collaboration, that features group learning activities, discussion boards, and forums.

You can pay for this Masters programme on a per module basis, paying £500 per module in instalments every 8-weeks. If eligible, you can also benefit from UK or EU postgraduate loans to cover the costs of the programme.

A psychology Masters for career progression in education

This online Masters programme has been specifically designed to equip ambitious education professionals with the understanding of how to apply the theory of educational psychology to delivering superior educational and classroom experiences. It represents an excellent opportunity to individuals who wish to gain a career advantage in education professions.

The depth of our relationships with major employers has helped shape an MSc Educational Psychology that is specifically targeted at career advancement in a range of careers in education.

A 100% online educational psychology Masters from a TEF Silver University for £6,000.