MSc Research Methods

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject.

• Required subjects include: Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biological Science and, Social Science.

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The course will prepare students (psychology graduates and graduates from other social sciences’ disciplines) for research-orientated work in a range of sectors such as academia, industry and healthcare. The course also provides an excellent basis for studying for a PhD by conducting a programme of independent, rigorous research under the supervision of expert academic researchers.

Core Modules

• Introduction to Research Methods
• Digital Methods and Data Skills
• Advanced Quantitative Methods or Advanced Qualitative Methods (choose one unit)  
• Advanced Quantitative Methods
• Research Project

Subject Specialism units (choose one in semester 1):

• Investigative Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
• Neurodevelopmental Diversity (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
• Roots and Range of Psychological Disorders (Clinical Psychology)

Subject Specialism units (choose 2 paired units in semester 2):

• Behavioural Analysis of Serious Crime - and  -  Professional Practice and Court Skills (Forensic Psychology
• Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology - and -  Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disorders (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
• Clinical Skills - and  -  Psychological Therapy 1 (Clinical Psychology)