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  Psychological Research - MSc


Full time September MSc 1 year full time Award winner
Psychology (31)

About the course

Course overview

Specifically designed for students who wish to pursue an academic research career, the course offers first-hand research experience through placements in different laboratories, working on thematically related research. This lab rotation offers strong candidates for doctoral research more scope to explore different topics within their areas of interest than the traditional options at Master’s level.

Two placements taken during the course allow you to contribute directly to your chosen supervisors’ research. A subsequent research project then gives you the chance to put this experience into practice in developing your own area of study, supported through the advice of relevant academics. Possible themes include (but are not limited to):

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Entry Requirements

At least a good 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related subject.

Students must provide at least a rough research outline, detailing their placement and project interests, in their personal statement. Applications without an appropriate research outline will be rejected.

It is highly recommended that you contact a member of staff and agree project supervision with them before applying. Please visit our list of Academic Staff and their research interests

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Last updated: 25 February 2025