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Online psychology degrees at the University of Wolverhampton

Posted on: October 18, 2024
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If you’re looking to launch a career in psychology, a postgraduate degree in this rewarding field is essential. But with so many programme options available from higher education providers, it can be overwhelming to try and choose the right degree. 

There’s a lot to consider. Does the university have a good reputation? Does the programme cater to your interests? What are the study modes available, and will they suit your own personal circumstances?

At the University of Wolverhampton, flexibility is a core component of all our online MBA and Master’s degrees. You can study part-time and from anywhere in the world, so it doesn’t matter if you’re working full-time in England or caring for your family full-time on the other side of the world – you can complete your studies around your schedule.

You also have the option to pay your tuition fees on a pay-per-module basis, which can help spread out the cost of your postgraduate education. And because you can schedule your studies around your existing career commitments, you can apply your learnings immediately in your work experience.

What online psychology degrees are available at Wolverhampton? 

There are four online psychology courses offered at the University of Wolverhampton:

Studying with Wolverhampton’s Institute of Psychology offers a number of benefits, including:

  • Research expertise. Our research-active team is at the forefront of the field, with research projects exploring both applied and theoretical areas of psychology. This includes areas such as health psychology, counselling psychology, cognitive psychology, cyberpsychology, forensic psychology, and investigative psychology, as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Global enterprise partnerships. The Institute of Psychology has more than 150 industry partnerships with organisations including the Ministry of Defence, the International Criminal Court in The Hague, and the United States Department of Homeland Security – and these partnerships feed into online course development.
  • Accreditation. The online MSc Psychology and MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes have been fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The MBA Psychology and MSc Organisational and Business Psychology have been accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) – in fact, they are the first fully online programmes to be accredited by the ABP.

The benefits of a postgraduate psychology degree

Career progression

A psychology degree opens a number of doors for career advancement, both within the field of psychology as well as in other sectors – such as healthcare, criminology, human resources, or marketing – because of graduates’ deepened understanding in areas such as social psychology and human behaviour. 

And at the University of Wolverhampton, the curriculum is tailored to ensure that you learn theoretical knowledge while also gaining practical, transferable skills that have a variety of real-world applications. This blend of learning equips our graduates with the competencies they need to excel in their careers and progress into roles that require more specialised knowledge.

Salary

Investing in a postgraduate psychology degree can also lead to a variety of financially rewarding career paths. While graduates with a bachelor’s degree (BSc or BA) in psychology can expect entry-level positions, those with a postgraduate qualification in the subject often see a significant increase in earning potential. 

Roles in clinical psychology or chartered psychology, for example, are not only in high demand but also command competitive starting salaries that reflect the level of expertise and training required.

Why study a postgraduate psychology degree online?

Choosing to study psychology online is an increasingly popular option for postgraduate students, with many online programmes rivalling their traditional counterparts in terms of content, learning experience, and student support. 

We know that the flexibility of online learning or distance learning allows students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments, and that this is particularly advantageous for part-time learners who are working or have other obligations – such as childcare – that require a more adaptable approach to education.

But the flexibility of the online learning experience doesn’t mean that the programme or coursework is any less rigorous than a traditional full-time, on-campus programme. Our degrees are ABP or BPS-accredited, which means they meet high standards for psychology education, with course content that is relevant and up-to-date in the sector. And the modules available to our online students cover a broad spectrum of psychological disciplines, including developmental psychology, cyberpsychology, and mental health online. You’ll also strengthen your skills in research methods, preparing you for high-level professional roles or further academic research.

For more information about online postgraduate psychology programmes are the University of Wolverhampton – including start dates, entry requirements, and English language proficiency for international students – please visit our website.

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