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University of Liverpool: Psychology Online
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Department | Online |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| enquiries@study-online.liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)151 318 4472 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the core areas in psychology, as well as the practical skills associated to them with this fully online, part-time Psychology MSc from the University of Liverpool.
This online programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), is designed to guide you in the construction of knowledge of the central features within the discipline of psychology, which will enable you to put principles into effect in a variety of settings including research, practice and the interface of applied research. The experience and skills developed will also be appreciated by employers in a wide range of professions outside of the field of psychology.
To achieve a full master’s degree, you will be required to complete 180 credits. This programme is also available as a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) which amounts to 60 credits and a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) which amounts to 120 credits. Students who complete the PG Cert and PG Dip will have the opportunity to progress to the full master’s degree.
Students that successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) can progress onto the Mental Health Psychology (PG Dip and MSc) or Organisational Business Psychology (PG Dip and MSc) programmes. Find out more about our psychology programmes by contacting our admissions team.
Please note – the postgraduate awards for this programme are titled as follows: Psychology (Conversion) MSc, Psychology PG Dip and Psychology PG Cert.
Sponsorship info
A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the January 2026 intake of our full master’s awards.
International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a regional scholarship of up to 20%.
A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined but can be used alongside our Up-front Payment Discount.
MSc
| Level | NFQ Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat. Applicants should possess either: All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website. |
Fees
| 17357 £ for 2025/2026 |
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