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Why study psychology at Sheffield?

  • Learn from the best: You’ll be taught by leading researchers whose work is changing the way we understand psychology. In fact, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
  • Tailor your experience: With courses across the breadth of psychology, you can specialise in the field that you’re passionate about:
    • Cognitive neuroscience: Our MSc courses cover the full breadth of cognitive neuroscience, from the biological basis to imaging and simulation, allowing you to discover the area that you’re most interested in.
    • Psychological research methods: Our research methods courses allow you to tailor your training, from clinical and cognitive to developmental and social psychology. We also offer specialist pathways in advanced statistics, and data science.
    • Organisational psychology: The MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), meeting the stage one requirements for obtaining Chartered Psychologist status. 
  • Make an impact with research: Your independent research project is the heart of your MSc. Work closely with our experts to explore a question you care about and develop skills that set you apart.
  • World-class facilities: Get practical experience using industry-standard tools like eye-tracking technology, EEG suites, and advanced software for data analysis and modeling. Your project could even involve TMS or TDCS equipment, giving you real-world skills for your future.
  • Kick-start your career: A masters degree gives you a real advantage in the job market. It opens doors to specialist roles, leadership opportunities, and advanced research pathways like clinical training or a PhD.

Explore postgraduate psychology courses

Courses in cognitive neuroscience

Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Begin in-depth training in core aspects of contemporary neuroscience, from sensation and sensory processing to understanding complex brain functions and artificial intelligence. You'll work on a research project in cognitive neuroscience with a world-leading expert and be prepared for a career in research, healthcare, industry or a PhD.

Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Begin in-depth training in core aspects of cognitive neuroscience and human neuroimaging, enabling you to generate and interpret neurobiological data in order to draw conclusions from healthy and unhealthy brains. You'll develop skills in neuroimaging, neurophysiological data collection and analysis techniques.

Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the interactions between neural structures to understand how brain cells communicate and transform information to control the body. Learn about the core problems in systems neuroscience and develop your understanding of the disciplines and techniques used to address these problems.

Courses in psychological research methods 

Psychological Research Methods MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Tailor your training to your research interests and career goals, from clinical and cognitive to developmental and social psychology, as you study the latest techniques from published psychologists.

Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Learn how to use the statistical methods and software tools that are needed to effectively manage, analyse, and derive insights from large datasets about human behaviour as you work through a comprehensive programme of advanced statistical training.

Psychological Research Methods with Data Science MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Make the transition from psychology student to data scientist with our MSc. This course combines practical training in the latest research techniques with classes in computational data analysis.

  • Funding available

Specialist courses across psychology 

Cognitive Studies MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the cutting-edge field of cognitive science on this highly flexible course, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.

  • Funding available

Psychology of Music MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time
  • Accredited

Explore fundamental questions about music and its central place in our lives on the longest established music psychology programme in the UK. Our interdisciplinary approach offers a unique perspective on music and rigorous training in research techniques.

  • Funding available

Business and Organisational Psychology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Explore how psychology impacts the workplace and learn how to improve organisational and employee performance by applying psychological theories and principles to the work environment. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Psychology and Education MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

With a focus on psychological theory, this MA will encourage you to examine the challenges facing education in the 21st century.

Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Our MSc offers an innovative, critical and interdisciplinary approach to the study of psychology and its application in an educational context.

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Student profiles

A profile photo of Muneerah Patel

I particularly enjoyed modules which involved looking at models of the brain from multiple levels of abstraction

Muneerah Patel MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Muneerah wanted a masters programme that blended neuroscience, mathematical modelling and neuroimaging to give her a broad overview and a future focus. Muneerah is now a Research Software Engineer at the University of Sheffield.

A profile photo of Caroline Wojnarowski

I was lucky enough to have a fabulous supervisor that gave me great opportunities for research in depression and anxiety

Caroline Wojnarowski MSc Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics

After completing research in depression and anxiety as part of her masters, Caroline is now a Clinical Studies Officer in the NHS, working within mental health and dementia.

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My Experience - MA Psychology of Music

Emily Cooper BMus Music, MA Psychology of Music

Emily studied the undergraduate BMus music course and is now studying MA Psychology of Music at The University of Sheffield.