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The MSc course has a substantial emphasis on research training and process with the purpose of preparing students for both doctoral level research and enhancing employability. The course offers students a variety of module options, whilst retaining a core focus on transferable skills within the compulsory elements.The MSc in Exercise and Health Research offers students the opportunity to pursue their course within a specific thematic strand of study if they so wish.

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The Technology Enhanced Learning Cluster is located within the Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology. It focuses on technology use in a range of pedagogical contexts and includes research on networked and online environments, innovative technologies, emergent pedagogies and online learner experiences and a growing body of research into how pedagogy and scholarship is changed by social networking and Web 2.0.

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The cross-faculty International Centre for Comparative Criminological Research (ICCCR) in the Faculty of Social Sciences ensures that forensic psychology at the OU has a well-established reputation for its innovative approach and commitment to real world application. The Department of Psychology plays a key role in this area of research.

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Our research focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology and how they relate to behaviour. Key themes of our research are: neuronal structure and development; neuropathology and glial cell biology; neurophysiological and functional imaging measurements of the human brain; biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural aspects of learning, memory and attention; and genetic, biological and cognitive underpinnings of disorders across the lifespan, including autism, dementia, Huntington's disease, and ADHD.

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A key topic in the Language and Literacies Research Cluster within the Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET) is multimodal meaning making. There is a strong and growing interest in how people make meaning not just through language, but through a range of resources.

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The Doctorate in Education (EdD) is located in the Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology. It is an innovative programme designed for professionals in education and related areas who want to extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational issues.

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The Department of Social Policy and Criminology has extensive interests in this field and is engaged in a number of lived experience, policy and welfare related research projects. We are active members of the Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance (CCIG) - leading the Families and Relationships Programme and contributing to the Psychosocial Programme.

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The Department of Psychology has a well-established reputation for its innovative approach and commitment to real world application. This area of the department's work is wide ranging and involves researchers undertaking both collaborative and individual projects.

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Department's research strengths are in respiratory and endurance physiology, and the role of exercise in mental health and well-being. Members of academic staff have an established record of publications in high-quality peer reviewed scientific journals, as well as contributing to book chapters, popular magazine articles and television and radio broadcasts on issues related to their research work

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This Masters level interdisciplinary degree scheme; MA in Childhood Studies and Professional Practice, is intended to be a direct progression route from students with a Single Honours Childhood Studies degree, and Joint Honours Major / Minor degree schemes in Education. In addition, it has also been designed with a wider cohort of professionals working with children in mind, offering the opportunity for continuing professional development through a combination of academic study and reflective professional practice.

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