MRes Psychology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Our MRes Psychology provides a Masters level qualification for you to develop your skills further that are highly sought after by employers (research, management, and communication). It provides an opportunity to explore in depth a research area of interest with our expert supervisors. It will be particularly suited for students intending to progress into a career in research and/or to advance to doctoral level study such as a PhD in Psychology.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Research Methods in Psychology, Scientific Research Review, Research Project with Professional Development

Career pathways

Psychology graduates enter a range of professions. The MRes provides a strong platform for a career in research and/or progression to doctoral study such as a PhD. Many students who graduate with a PhD enter academia and work to continue to advance the science in their field and share their knowledge with students. Some graduates work as psychologists in an applied field such as clinical, health, educational, forensic, or occupational.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree A first or second-class honours degree (or recognised equivalent qualification) in Psychology and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who do not fulfil this GBC entry requirement will be considered on an individual basis by the programme team. Applicants will be invited to submit a research proposal and to then attend an informal interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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