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MSc Research Methods in Psychology

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.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.

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,875per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    62nd out of 118 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    107 52%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    65th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    46th

    31

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