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Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc

University of Sheffield

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Sheffield

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course description

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.

Our advanced statistical training program will equip you with the latest modelling techniques, ranging from generalised and multilevel models to the intricacies of structural equation modelling. Our curriculum will 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 program is tailored to enable the application of advanced statistical methods in these domains.

Alongside your statistical training you will 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.

You will also begin training in a range of skills that are important for psychologists in academia and professional roles: you will understand ethical issues in research, learn how to write a grant proposal, and develop your presentation skills ready to take part in our annual student-led summer conference.

The Research Project with Advanced Statistics and Systematic Literature Review course components, 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.

These projects give you the opportunity to put your new statistical skills and research methods knowledge into practice while addressing an issue at the cutting edge of psychological research.

MSc research projects and literature reviews often form the basis of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Application deadline

06 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

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    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    30th out of 65 3

    18th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    159 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    40th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    26th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    150 70%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    27th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    53rd

    54

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