Program Overview
The Experimental Psychology at University of Sussex is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Experimental Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Experimental Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Brain and Behaviour (Masters)
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Masters)
- Cognitive Psychology (Masters)
- Developmental Psychology (Masters)
- Discovering Statistics (Masters)
- Perspectives on Psychology
- Research Dissertation
- Social Psychology (Masters)
- Social Research Methods in Psychology (Masters)
- six modules on key aspects of psychology (90 credits), covering topics from abnormal and clinical, biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology
- two modules in research methods and data analysis (30 credits), which help you gain expertise in the key research techniques used in psychology
- a substantial research project in your chosen field (60 credits), supervised by a member of faculty specialising in that area.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sussex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 1 August 2026
- Start Date 21 January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months