MPhil in Education in Psychology and Education

This route is intended for applicants who have a background or strong interest in education, have undertaken some previous study of psychology, perhaps within their first degree, and now wish to develop their knowledge in this area further. The route offers a well-rounded introduction to areas of psychology relevant to the study of human development, learning and education, together with more advanced study examining psychological approaches to particular topics within education. At the end of the route, participants are required to complete a research dissertation on topics in which they have brought or developed a particular interest. By the end of the programme, students will have a comprehensive understanding of research techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature applicable to their specific educational domain.