Why do you want to do a psychology masters?

A decision tree to assist you with choosing the psychology master's programme which best suits your career and educational aspirations.

I want to go on to complete a Doctorate

Did your Bachelor's degree cover the BPS* Curriculum** at second level or above?

Yes

Recommendation: Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc

No

Is your Bachelor's degree in Psychology***, Neuroscience or a related field?

Yes

Recommendation: Educational Neuroscience MSc

Recommendation: Psychology of Education MSc
Recommendation: Child Development MSc

*British Psychological Society.

**BPS Curriculum: Cognitive, Biological, Social, Developmental, Individual Differences.

***Non-BPS accredited psychology degrees are accepted by the Education Neuroscience programme.

I want BPS* accreditation

Recommendation: Psychology of Education MSc
Recommendation: Child Development MSc

*British Psychological Society

Continuing professional development

Recommendation: Educational Neuroscience MA
Recommendation: Education (Psychology) MA

Note that these options are not definitive, so we encourage you to discuss with the Programme Leaders.

Last page update: March 2022.

For the most up-to-date information please see the UCL's graduate prospectus at ucl.ac.uk/graduate. Availability is subject to change and prospective students should always make sure they have up-to-date information before accepting any offer of a place at UCL.