MRes Psychology at University of Bath

Combine the study of key psychological theories with the in-depth advanced research methods and techniques needed to analyse data and provide valuable insights. During this course, you’ll explore a range of key topics in psychology alongside quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches. This will allow you to gain the skills needed to progress your studies or become a researcher in the field of psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Advanced research methods for applied psychology, Digital methods and data skills for MRes, Research internship.

Career pathways

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters. Many organisations and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making the ability to extract evidence-based insights important.

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