Psychology
With courses delivered by expert academics and access to well-equipped facilities, you will have everything you need to develop your knowledge in your area of interest. Each course emphasises applied learning, with project-based structures that allow you to develop the practical skills that are most relevant to your career progression plan. Our MSc Business Psychology and MSc Occupational Psychology are also accredited by the Association of Business Psychologists.
Whatever you choose to specialise in, you will graduate with a strong set of skills that will propel you in your professional or research career.
Why choose Herts
Postgraduate study in psychology at the University of Hertfordshire equips you with the advanced skills and insight to take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Deepen your expertise, learn from leading researchers and develop your confidence and capabilities through access to state-of-the-art facilities, global learning experiences and a strong network of professional support.
Herts postgraduate alumni have gone on to become wellbeing practitioners, consultants, human resource managers and researchers for companies including Arup and EasyJet.
Joint 1st in the UK
for research impact in the Centre of Psychology and Sports Sciences (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
A Top 50 UK University
Among the UK's top 50 universities for teaching and experience (Guardian University Guide, 2026).
7th in the UK
for overall postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Survey, 2026).
3rd in the UK
for counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025).
Explore our courses
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent...
This MSc Applied Psychology is ideal if you are aiming to pursue professional psychology training, such as clinical, counselling or educational psychology, or if you are seeking to apply...
The Masters in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire is typically for individuals who have degrees in other (non-psychology) subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered...
This MSc Applied Psychology with Advanced Project is ideal if you are aiming to pursue professional psychology training, such as clinical, counselling or educational psychology, or if you are seeking...
This MSc Applied Psychology with Extended Professional Practice is ideal if you are aiming to pursue professional psychology training, such as clinical, counselling or educational psychology, or if...
This MSc Business Occupational and Work Psychology degree responds to the growing demand for professionals who can integrate psychological theory and research to enhance workplace performance,...
This programme has been specifically designed for those intending to pursue a career in clinical psychology and to apply for a place on the professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, but it is...
Transforming minds, changing lives, your path to groundbreaking research Unlock the path to becoming a chartered psychologist with the online MSc Psychology (Conversion) at the University of...
This MSc Business Occupational and Work Psychology with Advanced Project degree responds to the growing demand for professionals who can integrate psychological theory and research to enhance...
This MSc Business Occupational and Work Psychology with Extended Project degree responds to the growing demand for professionals who can integrate psychological theory and research to enhance...
The MSc Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course is an exciting and innovative course, delivered by an enthusiastic team of Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapists and lecturers. The course structure is...