Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 degree, or internationally recognised equivalent by the university, in either:
Psychology
a related discipline, if you can demonstrate that it includes quantitative research skills

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore Psychology at a global top 100* university.
This MSc in psychology lets you match modules to your interests and training needs. You'll learn the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis.
This degree will help you progress your career if you're interested in data science. It also gives you the option to pursue a research career, either in the private sector or by studying for a PhD.
You can select modules covering fundamental and advanced data analysis to give your course a research methods focus. Or you could carry out a practical research apprenticeship in an area of psychology that interests you, mentored by an expert in the field.
Whichever modules you choose, all students learn research methods and data science techniques, using tools such as the statistical software package R. We'll help you explore the latest developments in research, including collaborative science practices.
Upon graduation you'll be primed to start your career or further your studies in Psychology.
*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Fees and funding

Recognised by the ESRC as a research training Master's degree, so funding could be available from the ESRC.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000