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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Birkbeck, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Our MRes Psychology covers:

the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods in a chosen research area

designing, managing and reporting on an extended research project

subject-specific IT skills.

It enables you to conduct extended supervised research in a focused area within contemporary psychology, such as psychosocial studies, brain and cognitive development, or computational cognitive neuroscience. You will have the opportunity to attend research seminars organised by our Department of Psychological Sciences and other local research centres and institutes.

The course is designed for graduates in psychology and related disciplines who have prior research skills training and who are seeking to complete a specific, well-defined research project. If you would like to carry out research in any area of contemporary psychology, either at PhD level or in the private sector, it will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and experiences.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, education, human resources and management. Possible professions include: clinical psychologist; further education lecturer; human resources officer; counsellor; careers adviser; educational psychologist.

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University information

Birkbeck, University of London

  • Campus address

    Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, Camden, WC1E 7HX, England

Study in the heart of London with a huge range of cultural, leisure and economic opportunities within a short walk of the campus.
A vibrant international student community from over 100 countries with access to an extensive programme of events and activities.
Birkbeck graduates are awarded globally recognised University of London qualifications – a mark of quality and excellence.

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