MSc Research Methods in Psychology at University of Reading

Programme overview

MSc Research Methods in Psychology provides analytical and methodological skills for psychologists and prepares students for academic, clinical, educational or health psychology careers.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Gathering Data for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Analysing Data Using R, Programming for Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences, Gathering Data for Applied Psychology, an Empirical Project and a Research Placement.

Career pathways

PhD research and postgraduate clinical training; 96% of Psychology graduates are in work or further study within 15 months (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2023/24, MSc Psychology courses).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2:1 marks in research methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline such as cognitive neuroscience, reflecting psychology as a scientific discipline including the study of brain and behaviour. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,850 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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