Psychology

Entry requirements

• MSc by Research: First or upper second class honours degree.
• MPhil/PhD: Minimum of an upper second class honours degree or a Master's degree in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

February, May, October

Course content

As an MSc by Research, MPhil or PhD student, you will have the opportunity to conduct independent research into an area of psychology of your choice and produce an extended thesis with guidance from two academic supervisors.

The School’s active research base ensures academic staff are involved in current debates and that they are up-to-date with emerging developments in psychology.

Particular areas of research expertise in the School include cognitive and behavioural development, applied clinical and forensic psychology, the experience and negotiation of identity, cognitive neuroscience, visual perception and memory.

As a postgraduate researcher in the School of Psychology, you will be supervised by academics with specialist knowledge of your subject area. You can also receive training in research methods and have the opportunity to contribute to the School’s seminar series.