MRes Psychological Research Methods at Nottingham Trent University

A postgraduate degree preparing Psychology or related graduates for a PhD, research-related careers or careers needing data handling and analytic skills. It is offered through MSc and MRes routes.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced skills in statistics, psychometrics, qualitative methodologies, structural equation modelling and observational methods, plus experimental and qualitative research design with practical use of tools such as EEG, eye-tracking and body motion capture. Modules include Advanced Experimentation and Statistics.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to academic and research careers in psychology, such as research assistant or associate roles or PhD study, and to roles needing methodological and data skills.

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