MSc (Research) Psychology at University of Hull

Programme overview

The MSc (Research) Psychology is a research degree in which students write a thesis of up to 50,000 words on a topic for which Hull can offer supervision. It involves one year of full-time or two years of part-time research followed by a writing-up period.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Social Work | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, plus up to 12 months of writing-up | Intake: February, May and September 2027; January and May 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Alongside the thesis, students complete a compulsory 20-credit research training module run by the Doctoral College. Supervision is available across a large department, with research detailed through the Centre for Psychological Science.

Career pathways

Career support for professional success is available; the MSc is also a route to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline. Applications are considered only where a primary supervisor has already agreed in advance to support the application. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard fee per year; part-time £2,619 a year; annual increases may apply for courses longer than one year. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time £10,300 a year; annual increases may apply. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RAPSYCX

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