Psychological Science Research Methods of [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses
 

• Data Skills For Reproducible Research (Pgt)
• Introduction To Matlab Programming (Pgt)
• Professional Skills (Pgt)
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Research Methods In Cognitive Science (Pgt)
• Statistics & Research Design (Pgt)
• Research Project

At least a 2:1 Honours degree in psychology or neuroscience or acceptable equivalent(s).
 

As part of the admission process we prioritise matching your interests with one of our academic supervisors to ensure that we have the expertise to adequately supervise your research project. Please state your research interests in the application and/or contact the programme co-coordinator, Dr Phil McAleer about your research interests. We will establish if you can conduct a research project according to your research interests. Applicants are only admitted to the programme when the School of Psychology & Neuroscience has the expertise/capacity to supervise their research project.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
 

• 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 100 with minimum R 24, L 24, S 23, W 27.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 70 with minimum 70 in all subtests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 185 overall, no subtest less than 185

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.
   

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £11520
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

As this programme complies with ESRC requirements, successful graduates from the programme are eligible for +3 ESRC PhD studentships. The majority of our graduates have obtained PhD funding or secured a research or teaching position. Others have opted for further professional training in specialised fields of psychology. Some graduates have used the qualification and skills to advance in their current employment.
 

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for the NHS and PhD studentships at Higher Education Institutions (including University of Glasgow) both in the UK and abroad.