Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions
Email:pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Research Methods in Psychology (Taught)
- MSc
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- October 2027
- Postgraduate
- Colchester Campus
Course summary
What is the MSc Research Methods in Psychology?
The MSc Research Methods in Psychology is a one-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus.
You’ll gain advanced training in psychological science and in how to conduct research into today’s most pressing societal challenges.
Why this course
The MSc Research Methods in Psychology gives you practical research-focused training into various research methods, advanced statistical techniques, interview analysis and overall research management. It also extends your theoretical knowledge into specialist topics of psychology or cognitive neuroscience.
You'll graduate on the path to a career as a research psychologist or to a PhD in psychology.
Who should apply
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Future research psychologists
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Students wanting to work in neuroscience, health or data analysis
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Those aiming to further research and make an impact on our world
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Analytical thinkers with a scientific approach to psychology
Modules
Course Modules
You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Our tuition fees for this course will be confirmed soon.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 2
Research councils and some University of Essex studentships available.
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