Take your skills further
Your career in psychology
Our courses are designed to prepare you for a range of career paths.
Whatever your area of interest, our postgraduate degrees will prepare you for your future career in psychology.
Discover the secrets of the brain, behaviour, health and wellbeing in a world-leading research environment.
Find your specialism
A range of psychology topics
Whether your passion lies in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology or advanced psychological research methods, there's a course for you at Manchester.
From our students
Why I chose the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health
Forensic psychologist Fiona talks about her career and her experience of postgraduate study at Manchester.
Read the blog : Why I chose to study MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health
My experience as a vulnerable young adult mentor for social services
MRes Experimental Psychology with Data Science student Alessia talks about volunteering with social services to mentor teenagers in need.
My journey from Psychology graduate to Senior Forensic Psychologist
MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health graduate Lauren talks about her path towards her current role.
Read the blog : Nine years on: my journey from psychology graduate to Senior Forensic Psychologist
Becoming a Forensic Psychologist: my MSc experience
Grace, a recent MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health graduate, reflects on her journey to becoming a trainee forensic psychologist.
Read the blog : Journey to Becoming a Forensic Psychologist: My MSc Experience
My experience of the Clinical and Health Psychology MSc
Ciara discusses her master's studies at Manchester and what she has done since graduating.
Read the blog : The inside track on Clinical and Health Psychology at Manchester.
Psychology at Manchester
Learn from top researchers and experts
Manchester is tackling the big questions in mental health and wellbeing. You will learn from researchers who collaborate internationally and work alongside the NHS, charities and public health bodies to best serve the community by making a difference to the health and wellbeing of society.
Facilities
Access unique facilities
Our students have access to first-class facilities such as a fully-furnished and equipped child study centre and a newly-built virtual reality suite.
We also have links with local health, forensic and social care organisations, where placements may be taken.
Courses
Psychology postgraduate degrees
Master's courses
- Approved Mental Health Professional Practice (PGCert)
- Clinical and Health Psychology (MSc)
- Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (MRes)
- Experimental Psychology with Data Science (MRes)
- Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (MSc)
- Health Psychology (MSc)
- Neuroimaging for Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc)
Taught doctorates
- Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD)
- Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy)
Related courses
- Business Psychology (MSc)
- Organisational Psychology (MSc)
- Psychology of Education (MEd)
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
Making an application
Apply for psychology
If you have any questions, email us at pgtaught.psychology@manchester.ac.uk.
If you’re ready to apply to a postgraduate psychology degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.