MRes Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London

This MRes Psychology is a research-only degree that enables you to conduct extended supervised research in a focused area of contemporary psychology, such as brain and cognitive development, computational cognitive neuroscience, or health and lived experience.

Faculty: School of Psychological Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop a critical appreciation of existing research and research methods in a chosen research area. You will also learn subject-specific IT skills and will gain experience and skills in designing, managing and reporting on an extended research project. Compulsory modules include a 20,000-word supervised research dissertation (120 credits)..

Career pathways

Some of our graduates from this course have gone on to progress their studies at MPhil/PhD level. They have also gone on to be employed at organisations including: charities, policy and non-governmental organisations, primary and secondary schools, the NHS.

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