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Psychology (Online), MSc

Unlock the mind with a BPS-accredited degree that progresses your career forward online.

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Time investment: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: Up to £9,000

Language: English

About this degree

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Take your next steps to chartered status

Secure your career in one of the fastest-growing fields today. This online master’s from Teesside University equips you with the knowledge, skills, and flexibility to start your journey toward becoming a chartered psychologist—whether you’re new to psychology or building on previous experience.

This course explores the five core areas of the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum: cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, and individual differences.

Develop the skills to make a real impact

This MA equips you with practical and analytical skills that are valued across a wide range of roles.

You’ll explore behaviour, personality, and mental health, applying theory and research to real-world situations—from supporting children and families, to promoting wellbeing in the workplace or community.

Delivered 100% online, the course fits around your life while connecting you to a supportive network of tutors and peers.

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Reap the benefits of a BPS accreditation

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this MA gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), a crucial step for recognised professional practice in the UK.

You’ll gain expert-led teaching, personalised support, and the confidence to apply psychological insights in real-world settings, from counselling and child development to workplace wellbeing.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Teesside University

Teesside University delivers 100% online, career-focused education designed to help you thrive anywhere in the world.

With a Gold rating (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and recognised for outstanding student experience, Teesside combines expert teaching with research that drives real-world impact.

Flexible and innovative, they offer online courses that fit around your life, empowering you to upskill, reskill, or take the next step in your career.

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Learning outcomes

Build your psychology toolkit 

Explore the core areas of psychology, from cognitive and social to developmental and biological, while tracing the discipline’s journey from its origins to today.

Decode mind and behaviour 

Examine biological, neurological, and social explanations for behaviour, alongside developmental and cognitive processes in both healthy and disordered functioning.

Explore difference and disorder 

Gain critical insight into psychopathologies and individual differences, sharpening your ability to evaluate theories and apply psychometric testing effectively.

Think qualitatively 

Design and conduct qualitative studies, from transcription to analysis, while engaging with the philosophical roots that shape applied psychological research.

Think quantitatively

Build confidence in research design, statistical methods, and data interpretation to conduct and evaluate rigorous psychological studies.

Lead your own project 

Plan, manage, and deliver an independent research project under expert supervision, contributing original work to the field of psychology.

Additional information

To be eligible for this degree, you’ll need an honours degree (at least a 2:2) in any discipline, a professional qualification, and/or relevant work experience.

If you’re an international student or English is not your first language, you’ll need to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.5. You can do so with one of the following accepted tests:

UKVI approved IELTS (Academic)
Non-UKVI approved IELTS
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – B2 and C1 tests
Pearson’s PTE Academic
PTE Academic UKVI
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
TOEFL iBT
WAEC grades A1 to C6
NECO grades A1 to C5
SPM grades A to C
Kenya High School Certificate Grade C+ or Higher
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education grades 1 to 6
Uganda Certificate of Education grades 1 to 6

You’ll study remotely via the TUOnline virtual learning platform, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your schedule.

Lecture recordings are divided into manageable segments linked directly to weekly assignments and reading materials.

Regular virtual sessions with module tutors provide additional support, alongside scheduled meetings with a personal tutor to help guide your learning.

Research training forms a central part of the programme and is woven throughout the curriculum.

You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, such as multiple-choice exams, essays, critical reviews, research proposals, and reports.

Reflective practice is encouraged throughout the course, helping you recognise your progress, achievements, and areas to improve.

You’ll also take part in informal assessments during weekly classes, where you’ll receive feedback to support and improve your formal assignments.

Your path to chartered status starts with the skills and expertise you develop on this online degree. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to continue your postgraduate training, and enter a range of careers within the health, social, and business sectors.

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Modules

This module helps you build the skills to analyse, conduct, and assess qualitative research in applied psychology. You’ll get hands-on experience with transcribing and analysing data, while exploring the key theories behind designing qualitative projects. Along the way, you’ll dive into the philosophical roots of qualitative methods and learn how to collect psychological evidence.

Split into two parts, this module explores both biopsychology and social psychology. You’ll look at biological, neurological, and social explanations for a range of psychological topics. Plus, you’ll discover how evolutionary theories help explain human behaviour, and learn about the scientific ways we study social interactions.

On this module, you’ll explore key ideas in developmental and cognitive psychology. The first half focuses on development through the lifespan, tackling competing perspectives and current debates. The second half shifts to cognitive processes, covering everything from healthy functioning to disorders — with insights from experiments, neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

This module takes you on a journey from the discipline’s beginnings to where it is today, busting common myths along the way. You’ll explore five core areas: cognitive, social, developmental, biological psychology, and individual differences, plus some history and big ideas behind the science. It’s the perfect foundation to build your psychological literacy.

Here, you’ll deepen your understanding of mental health conditions and individual psychological differences. This module challenges you to critically evaluate different theories and builds your skills in using psychometric tests to assess these areas.

This module boosts your confidence and ability to design psychological research using a variety of methods. You’ll explore the philosophical foundations of quantitative research, practical and ethical issues, and get hands-on experience analysing data and writing reports. By the end, you’ll be ready to critically evaluate research and conduct your own rigorous studies.

This module supports you as you design and run your own research project. You’ll learn about evidence-based practice, research skills, and project management, all with guidance from a supervisor. By the end, you’ll be confident in writing up your findings for publication.