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Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc

University of Sheffield

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Learn how to use the statistical methods and software tools that are needed to effectively manage, analyse, and derive insights from large datasets about human behaviour as you work through a comprehensive programme of advanced statistical training. This 12-month course is designed to train you in the advanced statistical skills and latest research methods that are needed to handle and interpret large datasets documenting human behaviour, preparing you for clinical training, a PhD or an exciting psychological career.Through our advanced statistical training program, you’ll learn modelling techniques ranging from generalised and multilevel models to the intricacies of structural equation modelling. We'll teach you essential skills and provide hands-on opportunities to apply these techniques using the R statistical environment.Whether your interests lie in cognitive and developmental psychology, or you're drawn to social and clinical psychology, our course is tailored so you can apply advanced statistical methods across the breadth of the discipline.Alongside your statistical training you'll learn a broad range of research techniques such as neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), behavioural genetics, clinical trial design, qualitative interview, diary study methodologies and specialist methods for working with infants, children and clinical populations.We’ll also train you in a range of skills that are important for psychologists in academia and professional roles. You'll understand ethical issues in research, learn how to write a grant proposal, and develop your presentation skills ready to take part in our summer postgraduate students' conference.The research project and literature review elements of the course, which include coverage of meta-analysis, give you the opportunity to focus on a chosen psychological research question in detail under the supervision of one of our world-class researchers. You can choose a supervisor from an area of psychology that matches your research interests and future career aspirations within cognitive, developmental, social or clinical psychology.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 31,190per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    23rd out of 65 7

    16th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    164 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    31st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    26th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    154 70%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    36th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    52nd

    1

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