MSc MRes Psychological Research Methods

Applying with prior qualifications

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or a closely related discipline; or other recognised equivalent qualification.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

• Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences and knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters-level in their Personal Statement.
• Good performance in research methods and statistics classes and / or in the conduct and presentation of a research project are likely to act as a mitigating factor where a 2.1 has not been achieved at undergraduate level.

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You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Upon graduation, you’ll possess the methodological and practical knowledge required to realise your potential as an independent researcher in various fields of Psychology or in closely related disciplines.

Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue an academic and / or research career in various areas of psychology (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD). You may choose to use your research methods qualification as a stepping stone to undertaking further training as a professional psychologist (for example, in forensic, clinical, and educational psychology) or to secure careers in data handling and analysis outside psychology (for example, in industry or the civil service).

The skills gained are transferable across a wide range of careers.Your qualification is likely to be popular with many employers because you’ll have demonstrated an ability to write essays and reports, to master advanced methods of data analysis and to talk and present in front of other people.

Previous graduates have gone on to pursue careers as a:

• research assistant
• senior healthcare assistant

 Term One 

• Advanced Statistics One
• Psychometrics One: Developing Psychometric Scales in Research and Practice
• Qualitative Research Design and Analysis One
• Observational Methods
• Psychological Experiments: Tools and Methodologies

Term Two

• Advanced Statistics Two
• Psychometrics Two: Using Psychometric Scales in Research and Practice
• Qualitative Research Design and Analysis Two
• Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
• Psychology Research Project
• Technological Tools in Psychology (MSc only)