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MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
APR-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
APR-27
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
JAN-27
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Part Time
OCT-26
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Part Time
APR-26
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Part Time
JAN-27
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Part Time
APR-27
2 Years
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Are you interested in conducting impactful research that seeks to address some of the pressing societal challenges of today? The Masters by Dissertation (MSD) in Psychology allows you to work one-on-one with one of our expert staff members and focus your attention on designing, conducting, and writing up innovative psychological studies. Supervision for MSD Psychology within our Department of Psychology is available in diverse fields of psychology, including but not limited to: cognitive psychology social and cognitive neuroscience social psychology developmental psychology You study in a stimulating and vibrant research environment, and we provide excellent research facilities. In general, our students enjoy the same access to neuroscience and other research equipment as our academic staff, and access to our research participant pool which is essential for your experimental research. You also benefit from the supportive supervision given by our staff, and the friendly and collegiate atmosphere provided by fellow students. This ensures that we have an exemplary record in supporting our MSD students to produce high-quality theses within one year. You can study this full-time or part-time, starting in October, January or April. We also offer an Integrated PhD in this subject, which enables you to spend your first year completing a Masters-level qualification followed by a full-time PhD studied over three to four years.
You will need a high lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in psychology or a related subject
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
£23,625 per year
Students from EU
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
£23,625 per year
Students from International
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London