Psychological Science, Research Methods of

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Psychology.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

As part of the admission process we prioritise matching your interests with one of our academic supervisors to ensure that we have the expertise to adequately supervise your research project. Please state your research interests in the application and/or contact the programme co-coordinators, Dr Phil McAleer and Dr Helena Paterson about your research interests. We will establish if you can conduct a research project according to your research interests. Applicants are only admitted to the programme when the School of Psychology & Neuroscience has the expertise/capacity to supervise their research project.

Please note that supervisors are not confirmed until May, so it is likely you will not receive a final decision on your application until after this date.

Months of entry

September

Course content

As a member of our Masters in Research Methods of Psychological Science programme you will receive training and experience in an extensive variety of research methods in Psychology, making use of state-of-the-art facilities for behavioural, neuroimaging, and qualitative research. The programme is team-taught by leading researchers in their field who will help you develop exceptional theoretical, practical, and analytical skills. With our passionate sense of community, collegiate attitude, and year-round seminars and workshops, all students leave our programme with a strong sense of personal development and with the skills and network of collaborators that will afford you the best possible start in your future career in Psychology.

Why this programme

• This MSc complies with requirements for the PhD research training programme of the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) and can either be the first year of a ‘1+3’ funding package or qualify you for future ‘+3’ funding.
• You will benefit from innovative assessment, including portfolio of professional skills, peer review and writing up a research project in the format of a journal article.
• You will benefit from access to the resources of the University’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi), including a 3 Tesla fMRI scanner, MEG system, two TMS labs, and several EEG labs, including fMRI compatible systems. Dedicated motion capture suites record precise 3D body movements and facial animation sequences. Eye movements can be followed remotely using our SR Research EyeLink systems.