Research Methods in Psychology

Entry requirements

Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). It must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and have included the study of brain and behaviour

Months of entry

September

Course content

Gain the analytical and methodological skills that are essential for all psychologists with our MSc Research Methods in Psychology course.

This long-standing course prepares you for a career in academic, clinical, educational or health psychology, as well as roles where analytical skills are essential.

Skills you'll gain with MSc Research in Psychology

Through intensive research training, you will develop:

• strong analytical skills
• a deep understanding of research methodologies
• critical thinking abilities
• essential transferable skills.

The flexibility and research focus of this course make it an excellent choice for those aspiring to pursue a PhD in the future.

To learn more about how you’ll study as a master’s student, please visit the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences website.

Information for international students

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