MSc Psychology at St Mary’s
We know that flexibility is essential when balancing study with work, family, or other commitments. That’s why we offer two distinct routes for our MSc Psychology (Conversion) – both designed to fit around your life, wherever you are in the world.
Distance Learning (Scheduled Online Teaching)
Our Distance Learning MSc Psychology gives you the structure of weekly, live online classes with the flexibility to study from anywhere. It’s ideal if you are able to commit to regular real-time interaction with academic staff and peers.
Key benefits:
- Live synchronous teaching from experienced psychology lecturers.
- Interactive virtual classrooms that encourage discussion, collaboration, and community.
- Full access to digital learning materials and academic support, including St Mary’s extensive online library.
- Option to study part-time over two years, or full-time over one year, helping you balance study with other responsibilities.
- Accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS) with the same academic standards as on-campus programmes.
This route offers structured, guided learning in a supportive virtual environment.
Fully Online
Our fully online MSc Psychology is designed for maximum flexibility. Delivered via our dedicated online learning platform, it allows you to work your way through structured weekly content, on your own schedule — wherever life takes you.
Key benefits:
- Six intakes a year so you can begin when it suits you.
- 100% online modules — complete your structured weekly learning to fit around your schedule.
- No live sessions required — perfect for learners in different time zones or with unpredictable schedules.
- Access to engaging materials, case studies, and applied content developed by academic experts.
- Ongoing feedback and dedicated academic support to keep you on track.
- Join a global learning community with BPS-accreditation (subject to approval).
This pathway is ideal for independent learners who need total control over when and how they complete their weekly studies.