MEd Psychology of Education

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,500 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MEd Psychology of Education

About

We're ranked in the top ten universities in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
Explore core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education, developing critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice.
Ignite or progress your career in educational psychology, research, academia or another education-based pathway.
Develop your research skills and knowledge of psychology of education
Students with some, none or a little psychological knowledge are welcome.

The MEd Psychology of Education has a long-standing reputation for excellence as a master's course that can be completed in one year full-time or across two years part-time.

The MEd is designed to comply with the accreditation requirements set out by the British Psychological Society.

The course covers core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education.

You will develop critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice across education and psychology.

The MEd can ignite or progress your career pathway within educational psychology helping you to target goals such as the Professional doctorate in Educational Psychology, a research career (for example through a research PhD) as well as supporting careers targeting education and school-based options.

Disciplines

Master of Education (MEd)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .

You are required to provide a valid English language qualification which meets our entry requirements at the time of application. Applications withoutan English language qualification are placed on a waiting list and are assessed only when an acceptable English language qualification is provided.

Please note, this course does not acceptpre-sessional Englishlanguage course completion.

Career

Career opportunities

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduates go on to shape education policy and practice through positions in NGOs and in the public and private sector.

Potential careers include:

professional roles in education (this includes teaching within primary, secondary and specialist settings);
lecturing (FE and HE);
research;
teacher education;
educational administration;
leadership;
consultancy;
publishing;
testing;
assessment.

A common career pathway for MEd Psychology in Education graduates is professional training as a psychologist. We have a good conversion rate with recent MEd graduates accepted onto doctorate-level training in educational, clinical and counselling psychology.

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provide specialist resources, advice and events for international students to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

The University of Manchester is proud to have the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country, and provide an opportunity to build professional and social networks.