MSc Research Methods in Psychology

Students must have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, preferably in Psychology but also in cognate subjects (e.g., computational neuroscience), although we would also consider applicants who can demonstrate their ability to thrive on this programme due to professional experience.
This programme provides a privileged route for students seeking to advance their knowledge of psychology. While well suited to students with a current background in the field we would also welcome applications from students from other backgrounds, such as education, humanities, social sciences, biology and other life sciences, pure science, and engineering.

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From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.

The programme provides advanced training and experience that puts graduates at a competitive advantage in academic or professional psychological practice. Insight and instruction of core psychological research competencies provide a foundation for the exploration of the knowledge and skills specific to particular career-pathways. It provides experiential-learning of advanced topics relevant to techniques in behaviour change and human neuroscience, helping to equip you as the psychologist that you want to become, with the skills and experience requisite for doctoral training (e.g., PhD), or immediate professional or commercial practice.

Advanced Psychology Research Project
Personal and Professional Development
Advanced Research Design and Data Fluency for Psychology
Advanced Research Practice and Data Analysis for Psychology
Models of Intervention in Psychology
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 1
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 2
Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: From lab to community
Interprofessional Learning 3