MSc Psychological Research Methods at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

The MSc in Psychological Research Methods is intended for students interested in pursuing a research career in psychology and related areas, including those planning to go on to complete a PhD. Students will have the chance to cover a broad range of psychological research methods which could be used to address real-world problems in human behaviour, perception, cognition and emotion.

Faculty: Psychology | Duration: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Advanced Research Methods in Psychology, Applied Neuropsychology, Brain, Behaviour and Lifespan Development, Evolution and Human Social Behaviour, From the Lab to the Real World: Psychology Research in Practice, MSc Thesis, Research Methods in Perception and Cognition, Research Methods in Psychology.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admissions criteria for the programme are a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and the equivalent to a C in GCSE maths. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements will also be considered, including those with relevant experience (for example, mature students with work experience). These applicants will be requested for additional information to assess their aptitude for the programme and are invited for interview. Applicants may be interviewed before they are accepted on the course, to make sure that they are suitable for the course. Students can study this programme either full-time (one year), or part-time (normally two years). Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time programme fee (invoiced in full on enrolment); part-time charged per credit point. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time programme fee (invoiced in full on enrolment); part-time charged per credit point. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years

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