MEd Psychology of Education / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course description

¿Through my master¿s, I was able to focus on the 'how' of learning and the beauty of neuro-diversity.

"This has really helped me in my day-to-day teaching as I am able to deploy various methods of teaching to meet the varied needs present within my classroom.¿

Farhana Choudhury / MEd Psychology of Education

The MEd Psychology of Education has a long-standing reputation for excellence as a master's course that can be completed in one year full-time or across two years part-time.

The MEd is designed to comply with the accreditation requirements set out by the British Psychological Society.

The course covers core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education.

You will develop critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice across education and psychology.

The MEd can ignite or progress your career pathway within educational psychology helping you to target goals such as the Professional doctorate in Educational Psychology, a research career (for example through a research PhD) as well as supporting careers targeting education and school-based options.

Aims

The course has been designed to prepare students for careers involving psychology by providing a strong grounding in psychology as applied to educational contexts. You will:

  • experience an ethos of independent and co-operative learning and research;
  • develop critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice in psychology and education;
  • gain eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Status from the British Psychological Society.

Special features

  • The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) has a world-leading reputation for excellence in educational research and is the leading provider of doctoral programmes in the North West.
  • The course provides a high-quality and rewarding learning experience that focuses on up-to-date research within group discussions and lectures. 
  • The MEd is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Teaching and learning

Teaching encourages student participation as well as developing understanding regarding the practical application of psychology within education.

We aim to build on the expertise of our students, many of whom are experienced teachers, and who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and practical experience from a wide range of different countries.

You can choose to study full-time or part-time, enabling you to fit learning around your other commitments.

Teaching takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 1.30-4pm and 5.30-8pm. Part-time students can choose to attend either both afternoons, both evenings or, all in one day.

Part-time students are advised to contact the Course Director and discuss their application in the first instance.

Coursework and assessment

Our team work to support your individual needs. You will be allocated a personal Academic Advisor who will guide your academic and professional development.

We employ a range of teaching methods and formats to ensure a varied and engaging learning experience. Each course unit has a written assessment that will be followed by formative and summative feedback.

The dissertation features the opportunity for an empirical research study of your choosing involving psychology and education, and can involve qualitative, quantitative or mixed research methods.

The course is led by Dr Alexandra Hennessey.

Find out more about postgraduate teaching and learning methods at Manchester .

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Learning and Individual Differences EDUC60721 15 Mandatory
Social Psychology, the Classroom and Communities EDUC60732 15 Mandatory
Introduction to Neuroscience and Education EDUC60741 15 Mandatory
Cognition and Education EDUC60742 15 Mandatory
Research Principles and Practice EDUC60771 15 Mandatory
Research Analysis and Evaluation EDUC60772 15 Mandatory
Psychological Perspectives in Child Development EDUC70121 15 Mandatory
Applied Prevention in Education EDUC70122 15 Mandatory

What our students say

Read about the experience of recent students in their profiles: 

Facilities

The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) is based in the University's Ellen Wilkinson Building, centrally located on the University's Oxford Road campus, close to the Main Library, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons and the Students' Union. Here you'll find all your teaching staff and support staff as well as a place to relax with fellow students.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service.

For more information, email  dass@manchester.ac.uk