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Sheffield Hallam University

100% online MSc Psychology

Develop expertise in applying psychological knowledge to make a real-world impact

Apply by: 15 September 2025
To start: 27 October 2025
Total fees: £7800
Per 15-credit module: £650
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Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

  • Teaching excellence

    Awarded Gold for our Teaching Excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)

  • Strong career outcomes

    95% of graduates in employment or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22)

  • Among the best

    Shortlisted University of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards 2022)

  • A high performer

    5-star university with top marks in teaching, employability and innovation (QS Stars)

  • Fully flexible

    100% online, part-time study with six starts per year

  • Affordability

    Pay per module to ease budget pressure

Take your next steps toward advancing understanding and application in psychology...

Sheffield Hallam’s 100% online MSc Psychology provides foundational knowledge across core areas, including cognitive, social and developmental psychology, as well as biological bases of behaviour. You’ll explore the contribution of psychological research in addressing global and societal challenges.

Additionally, you’ll develop the skills to apply psychological concepts ethically and effectively in diverse contexts with a strong focus on evidence-based and applied learning.

This programme also enhances your academic and professional capabilities, equipping you with a range of transferable skills that enable you to communicate with clarity and confidence through academic writing and presentations.

Ultimately, you will strengthen your expertise in research, critical thinking, and evidence-based application, preparing you for a career in psychology and related fields.

Our priority: transform lives with education

At Sheffield Hallam, we are dedicated to the transformative power of education, placing accessible learning at the heart of our mission. With a focus on teaching excellence, recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), and a commitment to applied learning, we ensure our graduates are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing employment landscape.

Tailor your learning to your life with 100% online study

This programme is tailored to busy professionals who haven’t previously studied psychology. It develops the skills and knowledge needed to apply psychological principles effectively in diverse and applied contexts. With the flexibility of fully online, part-time study, you can seamlessly balance your education with personal and professional commitments.

What you’ll learn 

  • Life Through the Lens of Psychology
  • Biological Basis of Behaviour
  • Social Psychology: Perspectives and Topics
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Forensic Psychology: Analysis of Criminal Behaviour
  • Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychology at Work
  • Practical Applications in Developmental Psychology
  • Research Project in Psychology

Boost your career with expert-led psychology teaching and learning today

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