IELTS: 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is required.
Our MSc in Psychological Research is exceptional for its dual emphasis on basic psychological science and applied issues. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of practical research skills, advanced studies in modern psychology, and an opportunity to learn how this knowledge is applied in either industrial or clinical settings. The course has been recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing the transferable skills essential to social science research. Students who take this course will get a comprehensive research experience working with top international calibre researchers, and an exceptional opportunity to see how modern psychology can be put into practice.
This Masters is recommended in the following cases:
You are looking to specialise in a particular area of Psychology.
You are interested in giving your CV/Resume an extra "boost".
You are trying to get a feel for research in psychology before undertaking a PhD.
You are looking for a job as a research assistant.
You wish to undertake a PhD.
Students wishing to can exit the programme after achieving either a PG Certificate or PG Diploma if they don’t wish to undertake the full MSc.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
PRP-4013: Research Rotation (20) Core
PRP-4025: Research Project (60) Core
Semester 2
PRP-4013: Research Rotation
PRP-4014: Advanced Research Methods (20) Core
PRP-4025: Research Project
0 to 20 credits from:
SXU-4005: Research Process and Meaning (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules
60 to 80 credits from:
PPP-4003: Clinical Neuropsychology II (20) (Semester 2)
PCP-4004: Consumer Psychology: Theory (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4004: Bio Bases of Neuro Disorders (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4005: Methods in Cog & Brain Res (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4008: Methods in Lang & Bilingualism (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4010: Clinical Neuropsychology I (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4012: Practical Programming (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4013: Theoretical Models in Clin Psy (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4014: Top in Child Health and Wellbe (20) (Semester 1)
PRP-4015: Research Methods Skills (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4017: Nudges and Beh Change for Busi (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4020: Global Early Childhood (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4021: Intro Neuroimaging Analysis (10) (Semester 1)
PPP-4022: Introduction to Neuroimaging (10) (Semester 1)
PPP-4023: Adv. Neuroimaging Concepts (10) (Semester 1)
PPP-4027: Learning and Rehabilitation (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4028: Applied Forensic Psychology (20) (Semester 1)
PPP-4032: Brain Stimulation Methods (20) (Semester 2)
PPP-4033: Disorders of Literacy (20) (Semester 2)
10 credit modules: You must select two modules. Students can either select PPP4021 & PPP4022 or PPP4022 & PPP4023. For ESRC funded 1 + 3 Students only: SXU4005 Research Process and Meaning (20 credits) is a core module for you, in addition to the other core modules listed above. You should then choose a further 60 credits worth of Optional Modules from the lists above.
This course is recommended for students who are looking to specialise in a particular area of Psychology prior to undertaking a PhD or looking for a post as a research assistant. It also provides excellent general research skills that graduates can use in a range of other employment environments.
Research / Links with Industry
The academics involved with this programme have extensive research links with external bodies and companies, which are fully utilised in ensuring that the modules are relevant to the modern work and research environment graduates will enter.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
