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MSc Psychological Science, Research Methods of at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MSc training students in a wide range of psychological research methods (behavioural, neuroimaging and qualitative), team-taught by leading researchers with access to the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging including a 3 Tesla fMRI scanner. It meets ESRC PhD research training requirements and can be the first year of a 1+3 funding package or qualify students for +3 funding.

Department: School of Psychology & Neuroscience  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Indicative courses (programme structure under review): Data Skills for Reproducible Research, Fundamentals of Neuroimaging, Qualitative Research Methods, Statistics & Research Design and a Research Project, alongside Scottish psychology postgraduate meetings, seminars and journal clubs.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for ESRC +3 PhD studentships; most obtained PhD funding or a research or teaching position, and others went to NHS roles or further professional training in psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5. Application deadline for September 2027 entry: UK applicants 24 August 2027; international and EU applicants apply in rounds closing by 8 July 2027. International and EU applicants pay a £2,000 deposit.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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