Psychology (Online) MA

Bold ideas. Bright futures

Deepen your understanding of human behaviour and gain career-enhancing skills with the online Psychology MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert. Designed for graduates from any discipline, and working professionals who want to understand, apply, and communicate psychological science to address real-world challenges, this programme builds critical, analytical, and interpersonal skills for meaningful impact across health, education, policy and positive change within and between groups.

Tailor your studies to suit your career ambitions with flexible entry and exit routes and the option to choose your dissertation pathway, graduating with either a research-intensive MSc or an application-focused MA centred on psychological policy analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

Unlock diverse careers

This online programme prepares you for a wide variety of sectors where psychological insight is essential. Graduates are equipped for roles in HR, user experience (UX) research, organisational development, health, and education. While not a clinical qualification, the strong emphasis on data analysis and behavioural insight makes you a highly competitive candidate for analytical and strategic roles across the public and private sectors.

Online learning experience

Studying online blends flexibility with an immersive, interactive experience. Built with the latest technology and delivered through Moodle, it offers engaging individual and group activities, videos, and direct connections with lecturers and peers. At Goldsmiths, online study fosters creativity, collaboration, and personalised learning.