Psychological Research Methods

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology or a relevant discipline.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Months of entry

October

Course content

• Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck were rated fifth in the UK in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) and we achieved 100% for a research environment conducive to research of world-leading quality.
• Psychology at Birkbeck is ranked third best in London, ninth in the UK and 85th globally in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
• Provides you with a range of appropriate research skills and experiences for research at PhD level or in the private sector.
• Opportunity to attend research seminars organised by Birkbeck and a number of other local research centres and institutes.
• ESRC funding may be available in conjunction with PhD study

Information for international students

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.