MSc Research Methods in Psychology

Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months

Start date: September 2017

Designed to provide training in fundamental analytical and methodological skills
Select from optional modules on a variety of specific fields
Benefit from teaching and supervision by active researchers
Gain the opportunity to learn about, and be involved in, the latest research developments
Prepare for a career in academic, clinical, educational or health psychology

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Entry requirements: As our popular programmes are consistently oversubscribed we advise early applications (prior to May each year) since we cannot accept applicants once the programmes are full. Entrants are normally required to have obtained a good first or second class UK honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). Your degree should have included biological psychology as required by the British Psychological Society.

What will you study?

Sample modules:

Methods in cognition
Methods in developmental psychology
Methods in neuroscience
Qualitative methods in psychology
Data analysis

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

How much will it cost?

New UK/EU students: £8,200 per year

New international students: £18,300 per year

Additional Costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

The fees given are for entry in the academic year starting in September 2017, and will be confirmed in your offer letter. You can find more information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

What career can you have?

All of our MSc programmes are research intensive, providing essential training in analytical ability, methods awareness and critical thinking, among other fundamental transferable skills.

Our MSc Research Methods in Psychology programme has a long-standing reputation for preparing students to undertake PhD research and postgraduate clinical training. Our students have moved on to PhD positions, research assistant or assistant psychologist posts in the NHS and private sector, clinical training, as well as non-psychology positions in industry.