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Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health MRes

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in the psychology of mental health, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career. The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences has particular research strengths in: Cognitive and behavioural sciences Perception and sensory processing Health and psychological wellbeing, including ageing You will be encouraged to undertake a research project in one of these areas. All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. You will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 24,250per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    31st out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    116 56%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    46th

    15

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