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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
🇬🇧 Usually 12 months · September/October
Masters in Psychology in the UK
A master's in Psychology deepens research methods and a specialism such as clinical, counselling, organisational or developmental psychology. Here is how studying it in the UK works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 3 universities compared
- From ₹51 lakh – ₹60 lakh
- Intakes: September/October
- Post-study work
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Masters in Psychology in the UK: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Psychology in the UK usually takes usually 12 months. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹51 lakh – ₹60 lakh (York) to ₹58 lakh – ₹74 lakh (King's College London). After graduating: graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
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Masters in Psychology in the UK at a glance
- Duration
- Usually 12 months
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ £15,000 – £40,000 per year
- Living costs
- £1,529/month in London, £1,171/month elsewhere (visa funds, up to 9 months)
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh for a 1-year master's
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
- Post-study work
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
Overview
Why study Psychology in the UK?
A master's in Psychology deepens research methods and a specialism such as clinical, counselling, organisational or developmental psychology.
Practising as a psychologist in the UK needs BPS-accredited training and HCPC registration — a taught MSc is usually one step on that path.
UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low, globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements and graduate Route work visa after your degree.
Universities
Universities for Psychology in the UK
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Specialisations
Popular Psychology specialisations
Organisational Psychology
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Health Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Neuroscience
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Psychology
- Bachelor's: Related social-science degrees (conversion programs)
- Prerequisite: Research methods
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Core psychology modules
- English: IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
Careers
Careers after Psychology in the UK
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low. Typical roles afterwards include Research Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker and Organisational / HR Psychologist (trainee).
On our list: York, Goldsmiths and King's College London.
From ₹51 lakh – ₹60 lakh at York up to ₹58 lakh – ₹74 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BA/B.Sc in Psychology and related social-science degrees (conversion programs), with research methods, statistics and core psychology modules, plus IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university.
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study.
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