Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 degree in psychology or a related discipline to include quantitative research skills.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course

Explore Psychology at a global top 100* university.

Learn the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis, studying alongside industry-leading academics and selecting modules that match your interests and training needs.

Your future

We’ll teach you the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis and you'll select modules that match your interests and training needs. This will equip you with the skills and experiences needed to progress your career in the area of Psychology that interests you most. This approach also gives you the option to pursue a research career, either in the private sector or by studying for a PhD.

Key features of the course

Throughout the course, you'll learn:

How to relate and apply your research to psychological issues
How to analyse and communicate complex ideas
How to creatively plan and manage projects
How to use tools such as the statistical software package R.

Further information

This MSc Psychology is an accepted disciplinary route for the funded Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. This includes a 1-year Masters and 3.5 years for a PhD, or 3.5 years for a PhD only.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band G: IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum 6.5 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

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