Harness psychology to improve education and help learners thrive.
Start any month from October 2026, and graduate in as little as 1 year.
12th in the UK for employment outcomes*
Total fees: £7,080 – pay in full or pay per module.
Graduate in as little as 1 year.
12 starts a year – from October 2026.
Beating Russell Group unis on outcomes*
24/7 online Careers Hub for career confidence.
Study flexibly within a weekly structure.
Flex between full and part-time.
Understand how psychology can support change across learners, families, classrooms and wider educational settings.
Examine cognitive, social, emotional and language development and why individual learners have different strengths and needs.
Explore how relationships, social influence, and cultural contexts shape identity, belonging, and educational engagement.
Critically evaluate psychological assessment and evidence-informed approaches to support inclusion, behaviour change, and learner wellbeing.
Build advanced research, analytical, and communication skills to drive evidence-informed improvement.
Educational Psychology: Learning, Development and Difference
Applied Educational Psychology: Assessment, Intervention and Systems
Developmental Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Personality and Differential Psychology
Biological Psychology
Social Psychology
Ethical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Research Development
Research Project
You’ll graduate with psychological knowledge and research skills you can apply across education, wellbeing, student support, learning and development, research and policy.
Possible career paths include:
Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead: £48,878 Educational Development Specialist: £40,199
Student Counsellor: £37,475
School Behaviour Specialist: £32,190
Head Of Student Support and Wellbeing: £30,469
*Salaries listed from glassdoor.co.uk and accurate as of July 2026.
This is a conversion master’s degree – designed for people who didn’t study psychology at undergraduate level, with the intention of seeking BPS accreditation. To apply, you'll need:
A 2:2 honours degree or above (or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution) in any subject other than psychology.
Not sure if you meet the requirements? Request information and our enrolment team can walk you through your options.
Psychology can transform how we understand learning, development and inclusion – and help us create more thoughtful, responsive educational environments.
Prof. Robert White
Programme Lead for MSc Psychology of Education at Walbrook
The course content has already influenced how I approach my job, and the support has been fantastic. Even though the course is fully online, I genuinely feel part of the Walbrook community. There's always someone ready to help by phone or email, and that level of support makes a huge difference.
