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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
03-OCT-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
How can we make the most successful predictions about how humans will behave? How do we measure concepts such as “personality”? In what ways can statistics inform us about the human condition?
Our MSc Research Methods in Psychology develops your awareness of psychological science in relation to its philosophical and biological contexts, and in relation to research in the natural and social sciences. In addition to this research-focussed training, you also study advanced topics in psychology that will extend your theoretical knowledge.
You explore topics including:
- Methods in cognitive neuroscience
- Advanced statistical techniques
- Research management
- Interview analysis
If you intend to pursue a career as a research psychologist, or wish to take a research degree, then our MSc Research Methods in Psychology will give you the advanced research training which provides you with an excellent preparation for a PhD and enhances your chances of obtaining funding.
Your future
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.
Our recent PhD students have taken up post-doctoral positions in other top UK universities and international universities (in the US, Italy, and Australia), as well as being appointed to lectureships.
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University information
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University League Table
32nd
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
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Subject ranking
50th out of 118 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 215122 57%74th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%67th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.93 79%43rd
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