Taught course
Psychology: Cognitive Psychology
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 cognitive psychology at a global top 100* university.
With this MSc you'll graduate equiped to undertake high-quality research in cognitive psychology, providing advanced training and structured support to enhance your career and further your studies.
Your future career
This psychology degree allows you to improve both your basic and advanced research skills. Our graduates often continue their studies to pursue PhDs. Many go on to work with the Office for National Statistics, within the NHS or in private organisations compiling survey data.
Key features of this course
At Southampton, you'll:
- work with internationally renowned researchers in the School of Psychology
- be mentored by an expert in the field when you carry out your own research, culminating in your dissertation
- learn how to conduct studies, describe your findings and write up the results
- be encouraged to apply newly acquired concepts, methods, and skills to address research questions relevant to your particular area of interest
- become fully immersed in active psychology research programmes
- gain practical, hands-on experience in conducting research
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2026
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 time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000