MSc Psychological Research Methods
University of Exeter
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OverviewThis programme aims to equip you with an array of methodological skills to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher in psychology, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, clinical, and clinical neuroscience researchIt can be applied for as a stand-alone degree or form the first year of a PhDDelivered as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership – a hub of world-class social science researchAcquire the necessary skills to generate good ...Read more

Overview

  • This programme aims to equip you with an array of methodological skills to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher in psychology, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, clinical, and clinical neuroscience research
  • It can be applied for as a stand-alone degree or form the first year of a PhD
  • Delivered as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership – a hub of world-class social science research
  • Acquire the necessary skills to generate good research questions, establish plausible theoretical answers, and carry out high-quality empirical research in order to test your hypotheses
  • Complete a research project that makes a contribution to the discipline, and gives you necessary skills and confidence to be able to operate independently in the future

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41/279
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Sue
17 Feb 25

I'm studying online, which allows for a more significant amount of flexibility around my work commitments. I am supported by the administrative team, whose advice and guidance..Read more

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Ben
21 Jan 25

The support given to students is great and overall the university itself is beautiful with no major flaws. The teaching of the course is smooth and clear explanations are given..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology. A degree in another discipline may be accepted if it included substantial content in Psychology, research methodology and statistics. Due to the nature of the programme we require applicants to have studied and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent in at least two statistics/research methods modules previously. BA Psychology will also be considered if at least two statistics/research methods modules have been studied.

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£13,200 per year

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Streatham and St Luke's (Exeter, Devon) 110.88 - 193.41 per week

£28,600 per year

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Streatham and St Luke's (Exeter, Devon) 110.88 - 193.41 per week

£28,600 per year

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Streatham and St Luke's (Exeter, Devon) 110.88 - 193.41 per week

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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