MSc Psychology of Education BPS

at University of Bristol

Year 1

All units (mandatory or where chosen as optional) in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes at 
 

Unit name
 

• Introduction to Educational Inquiry
• Cognition and Learning
• Brain, Mind and Education
• Statistics in Education
• Social Psychology
• The Psychology of Individual Differences.
• Developmental Psychology
• Dissertation
   

Select 20 credit points from the following:
 

• Autism in theory and practice
• Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in Educational Contexts
• Cognitive Neuroscience and Classroom Practice
• Controversial Issues in Special and Inclusive Education
• Current issues in language, education and global mobility
• Language Testing and Assessment
• Multivariate Statistical Methods in Education
   

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent). Non-traditional qualifications/routes will also be considered. Applicants who hold a lower second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,300

Overseas: full-time £21,300

We offer academic and personal development opportunities to equip you for the intellectual, social and personal challenges you will encounter during your career.
 

Our overarching goal is to enable our education graduates to display the following characteristics:
 

• equipped to demonstrate impact, excellence and distinctiveness in your chosen field;
• visionary, imaginative, innovative, reflective and creative;
• high ideals and values, including a strong sense of social justice;
• highly employable throughout the world;
• adaptable, with the potential to be a leader in work and in the community.
   

Graduates of this route have gone on to careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, occupational psychology, counselling psychology or neuropsychology and doctoral-level research.