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Psychology of Education – (M.Sc.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Psychology and Human Development
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education, University of London
Who is this programme for?
People who are interested in applications of psychology to education, and psychological research in educational contexts; teachers and professionals working in related fields.
Aims
This masters degree will:
* introduce you to key theoretical issues in the psychology of education
* critically analyse psychological theory and research
* explore the contribution of psychological theory and research to educational issues and practice
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* develop your understanding of research processes and your ability to undertake research in psychology of education
* qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), the prerequisite for training for a career as a practicing psychologist.
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Core topics
* Psychology of education
* Cognitive development and learning
* Personality and social psychology in education
* Methodology and statistics
Related topics
* Language development
* Literacy development
* Psychological aspects of counselling
* Reading and spelling difficulties
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
How are you assessed? By an examination, coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words and a 12,000-word dissertation.
Attendance
Face-to-face daytime or evening sessions. Attendance may vary depending on your choice of optional modules.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Requirements
A good first degree with at least 60 credits in core areas of psychology or equivalent, or the Graduate Certificate in Psychology, grade B or better (see for details). If you do not meet these requirements, you may be able to qualify through special procedures.
English language proficiency If your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English. We will accept the following evidence:
* IELTS - minimum overall score 7.0 (with score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading)
* TOEFL - 650 in paper based test; 280 in computerised test; 114 in internet based test
* Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English - Grade A or B
If you have achieved a score of at least 5.5 in reading and writing modules of IELTS or 500 in TOEFL but are unable or do not wish to resit an English language test, your may enrol for our presessional course in English for Academic Purposes. Please see for more information.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
Accreditation
This course offers you the opportunity to qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The MSc forms the second part of our route to GBC for those without a suitable honours degree. The first part of the route is the Graduate Certificate in Psychology. For more information, see
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