MSc Research Methods in Psychology

at University of Essex

Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The following modules are based on the current course structure and may change in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Year 1

• Research Project (MSc)
• Fundamental Statistics for Research
• Research Management
• Research Experience
• Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis
• Option from list
• Advanced Statistics for Research

UK entry requirements

A 2.2 degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science or a related subject .

If you hold a degree in Psychology it would be preferable, though not essential, if this was British Psychological Society accredited.

Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

International & EU entry requirements

A degree with an overall grade of between 50 to 55% OR 5.3 to 5.8/10 OR 2.12 to 2.32/4 depending on the degree institution .

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

Home/UK fee
£9,200 per year

International fee
£19,740 per year

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

With the skills and knowledge you acquire from studying within our Department of Psychology, you will find yourself in demand from a wide range of employers.

Our graduates have been employed in clinical psychology, educational psychology, criminal and forensic psychology.

We also have excellent links with the research community; we are recognised by the ESRC as providing excellent postgraduate training and are an accredited Doctoral Training Centre, offering several studentships.