Psychological Research Methods MSc

University of Exeter Psychology

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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About the course

Overview

This programme aims to equip you with an array of methodological skills to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher in psychology, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, clinical, and clinical neuroscience research
It can be applied for as a stand-alone degree or form the first year of a PhD
Delivered as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership – a hub of world-class social science research
Acquire the necessary skills to generate good research questions, establish plausible theoretical answers, and carry out high-quality empirical research in order to test your hypotheses
Complete a research project that makes a contribution to the discipline, and gives you necessary skills and confidence to be able to operate independently in the future

Course content

This programme consists of compulsory taught modules and a substantial research project. It will acquaint you with a wide range of data analysis techniques and research methods in the areas of clinical neuroscience, and both clinical and cognitive psychology, while enabling you to develop particular specialist skills and knowledge in selected areas.

Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology. A degree in another discipline may be accepted if it included substantial content in Psychology, research methodology and statistics.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.

Fees

For current programme fees please see our website.

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