MSc Psychological Science, Research Methods of

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As a member of our Masters in Research Methods of Psychological Science programme you will receive training and experience in an extensive variety of research methods in Psychology, making use of state-of-the-art facilities for behavioural, neuroimaging, and qualitative research. The programme is team-taught by leading researchers in their field who will help you develop exceptional theoretical, practical, and analytical skills. With our passionate sense of community, collegiate attitude, and year-round seminars and workshops, all students leave our programme with a strong sense of personal development and with the skills and network of collaborators that will afford you the best possible start in your future career in Psychology.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This MSc complies with requirements for the PhD research training programme of the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) and can either be the first year of a ‘1+3’ funding package or qualify you for future ‘+3’ funding.
  • You will benefit from innovative assessment, including portfolio of professional skills, peer review and writing up a research project in the format of a journal article.
  • You will benefit from access to the resources of the University’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi), including a 3 Tesla fMRI scanner, MEG system, two TMS labs, and several EEG labs, including fMRI compatible systems. Dedicated motion capture suites record precise 3D body movements and facial animation sequences. Eye movements can be followed remotely using our SR Research EyeLink systems.

CAREER PROSPECTS

As this programme complies with ESRC requirements, successful graduates from the programme are eligible for +3 ESRC PhD studentships. The majority of our graduates have obtained PhD funding or secured a research or teaching position. Others have opted for further professional training in specialised fields of psychology. Some graduates have used the qualification and skills to advance in their current employment.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for the NHS and PhD studentships at Higher Education Institutions (including University of Glasgow) both in the UK and abroad.

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Modules

  • DATA SKILLS FOR REPRODUCIBLE RESEARCH (PGT)
  • INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB PROGRAMMING (PGT)
  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (PGT)
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
  • RESEARCH METHODS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (PGT)
  • STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN (PGT)
  • RESEARCH PROJECT
  • DATA SKILLS FOR REPRODUCIBLE RESEARCH (PGT)
  • INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB PROGRAMMING (PGT)
  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (PGT)
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
  • RESEARCH METHODS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (PGT)
  • STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN (PGT)
  • RESEARCH PROJECT
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
    Backlogs accepted
    This course accepts backlogs