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MSc Research Methods in Psychology at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Prepares graduates for research careers, research assistant posts, doctoral study or scientist-practitioner training such as clinical or educational psychology. Students complete a substantial research project aimed at a potentially publishable thesis.

Faculty: Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychological Sciences & Health  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 modules are Perspectives on Social Research, Quantitative Research Methods and Research Design; semester 2 adds Qualitative Research Methods, alongside a dissertation across both semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates seek research assistant posts and doctoral study, and previous students have won PhD funding from the University and from bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class honours degree in Psychology, or international equivalent. Applicants must evidence a statistics class/module, a research methods class/module and a completed research project or dissertation in their undergraduate degree. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent test (University of Strathclyde standard requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 a year (2027/28). Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 24,950 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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