Study psychology at The University of Manchester

Taught master’s in psychology

Our courses are designed to prepare you for a range of career paths. Whatever your area of interest, our postgraduate degrees will prepare you for your future career in psychology.

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Find your specialism

Our courses address a range of psychology topics. Whether your passion lies in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology or advanced psychological research methods, there's a course for you at Manchester.

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Tackling an MSc in Health Psychology

Tarnjit is a current part-time student on the course and below she explains what compelled her to do a master’s in health psychology.

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Forensic Psychology and Mental Health: ‘An MSc like no other’

Find out why Manchester stood out for Myles when he looked for an MSc course.

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MSc Health Psychology: The lowdown

Faye tells us about the course and explains how the MSc is helping her to progress her career.

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A rundown of Forensic Psychology and Mental Health at Manchester

Jo is a recent graduate – take a look at her breakdown of the course.

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How my MSc research skills have helped in my consultancy job.

Alex explains how the research skills he learned have helped him pursue a career outside of clinical and academic fields.

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The inside track on Clinical and Health Psychology

Ciara O’Neill provides a first hand perspective on the core and optional modules.

Learn from top researchers and experts

Manchester is tackling the big questions in mental health and wellbeing. You will learn from researchers who collaborate internationally and work alongside the NHS, charities and public health bodies to best serve the community by making a difference to the health and wellbeing of society.

Psychology research at Manchester

"Halfway through the course, I got a job as a research assistant in the NHS, helped largely by citing the research skills I was developing on the MSc."
Faye Johnson / MSc Health Psychology

Access unique facilities

Our students have access to first-class facilities such as a fully-furnished and equipped child study centre and a newly-built virtual reality suite. We also have links with local health, forensic and social care organisations, where placements may be taken.