Psychology of Education MEd
Year of entry: 2026
Course length: 12 Months Full-Time | 24 Months Part-Time
Curious about how people learn, think, and grow? The MEd Psychology of Education - a longstanding course accredited by the British Psychological Society - is your gateway to understanding the powerful link between psychology and education.
With a strong reputation for excellence, this course explores core areas of psychology through the lens of educational settings. You’ll sharpen your ability to critically evaluate research, theory, and practice, and gain the skills to make a meaningful impact on learners of all ages.
Whether you're aiming to pursue a Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology, launch a research career, or work directly in schools or educational organisations, this MEd offers the perfect foundation to unlock your next step.
Top 10
We're ranked in the top ten universities in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
All skill-levels welcome
Students with all levels of psychological knowledge are welcome. Join a conversion programme designed for students from non-psychology backgrounds, as well as students with psychological backgrounds who wish to study psychology specifically in relation to education.
Accredited course
British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited psychology conversion course, commended for innovative assessment and good practice.
Siu Kwan Lee (Sandra), Hong Kong
Sandra is an MEd Psychology of Education student.
During her time in Manchester she has been heavily involved in the student’s Dance Society which has given her many opportunities to meet new people and explore the UK.
“I’ve been a student in Manchester for several years now and have really enjoyed my time here. The University has a great reputation and it's located in the heart of an affordable, vibrant and conveniently located city that caters to students from all over the world.
My academic experience here in Manchester has also been fantastic. The University provides us with a range of useful learning resources and I’ve found the course content very interesting. I particularly enjoy the way we’re taught here that encourages students to contribute to group discussions and learn from each other.”
Farhana, UK
Farhana is a primary school teacher, who studied both her undergraduate degree and her MEd Psychology of Education at The University of Manchester, winning a Junior Nobel Prize for Education along the way.
Most recently she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education through the Teach First programme.
“The Manchester Institute for Education (MIE) at The University of Manchester had a fantastic wealth of incredible tutors and opportunities that I could learn and benefit from. The tutors are really second to none.
Through my master’s, I was able to focus on the 'how' of learning and the beauty of neuro-diversity. This has really helped me in my day-to-day teaching as I am able to deploy various methods of teaching to meet the varied needs present within my classroom.”
