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MSc Psychology (Top up) Online
Looking to top up your Level 7 Diploma in Psychology to a degree? Our MSc Psychology (Top up) Online gives you the opportunity to build on your existing skills and knowledge and apply it to an independent piece of psychological research with secondary data, helping you develop the expertise and confidence to succeed in professional or academic psychology.
Key Facts
Duration options
19 Weeks (full-time)
37 Weeks (part-time)
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Course Details
MSc Psychology (Top up) Online
Designed to build on your existing skills and knowledge, this course develops your psychological literacy through an independent research project in a defined area of Psychology, integrating theoretical and empirical components. You’ll receive structured support through the full research process, from selecting a topic and reviewing the literature to designing your study, analysing data and presenting your findings.
Recap sessions on research methods, literature reviews, referencing and report writing will strength key academic skills. Working closely with an academic supervisor, you will critically review existing literature, formulate your own research questions, and apply suitable research methods and analyses.
On completion, you’ll be equipped with a deeper understanding of key psychological theories, principles and concepts, as well as advanced research and analytical skills that can be applied in both academic and professional settings. The course consolidates your subject knowledge, critical thinking and professional competence, preparing you for future research or career development within Psychology.
Course Structure
Course module
Level 7: Dissertation module worth 60 credits.
This course includes ten one-hour asynchronous lectures, followed by weekly one-to-one online supervision sessions with an academic supervisor. The first four weeks (full-time), and first seven weeks (part-time), focus on taught content, after which you’ll move into independent study and the development of your written dissertation and oral presentation, with ongoing support from your supervisor throughout.
This course can be studied part-time over approx. 37 weeks, or full-time over approx. 19 weeks.
Course Start Dates
February 2026
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MSc Psychology (Top-Up)
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June 2026
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MSc Psychology (Top-Up)
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October 2026
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MSc Psychology (Top-Up)
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February 2027
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MSc Psychology (Top-Up)
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Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Course Information
Application deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
Assessment will consist of a 12,000 word written dissertation (80% weighting) and a 10 minute online live oral presentation (20%).
The course has an innovatively flexible structure. The first four weeks (full-time) and first seven weeks (part-time) focus on taught content, after which you’ll move into independent study and the development of your written dissertation and oral presentation, with ongoing support from your supervisor throughout.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for the MSc Psychology (Top up) online directly with the University.
2025/26
Online £3,300
2026/27
Online £3,450
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250
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