Taught course
Research Methods in Psychology
Entry requirements
Normally a 2.1 or high 2.2 (57% or above) undergraduate honours degree, but only where applicants are at 2.1 level for research methods and their projects, or equivalent from a university out the UK. Other fields such as psychology or cognitive science are accepted.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our long-standing MSc Research Methods in Psychology course is designed to provide the fundamental analytical and methodological skills that are essential for all psychologists.
The course prepares you for academic, clinical, educational or health psychology careers, or careers in which analytic techniques are of relevance. The flexibility and research focus of this course make it an excellent choice for those who wish to progress to a PhD.
Teaching and supervision by active researchers mean that you will have the opportunity to learn about, and be involved in, the latest research developments. Our MSc courses are research-intensive, providing essential training in analytical ability, methods awareness and critical thinking, among other fundamental transferable skills.
Overall, 100% of graduates from Psychology are in work or further study within 15 months of the end of their course. (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022-2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2019/20-2021/22; includes Postgraduate (Taught) and Postgraduate (Research) Psychology responders only.
For more information, please visit the School of Psychology's website.
Information for international students
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Fees and funding
UK students
£12,800
International students
£30,950
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Global Recruitment Team
- student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk