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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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Embark on an MSc in Psychology and contribute to thrilling, internationally renowned research into the human mind and behaviour. Gain skills and experience in psychological research more and more in demand across wide a range of different industries. Whether it's finding your niche or diving deeper into a chosen specialty, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate the complex world of psychological sciences and emerge as a professional ready to make a significant impact. Our Psychology Masters degree is taught by research active, internationally renowned researchers who work at the cutting-edge of psychological science based in the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) and Centre for Developmental Science (CDS) with access to outstanding research facilities. Study in one of the largest, most active psychology schools in the UK. Choose your research project from a broad range of topics in social and cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Collaborate with academics in the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) with access to outstanding research facilities. Lay a strong foundation for the next phase of your career, whether that involves pursuing an academic PhD position, enrolling in an educational or clinical doctorate program, or securing a professional role in the workplace.
You should have obtained a good Honours degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). Those who do not meet our requirement for a 2:1 in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a psychology research lab(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Domestic
£11,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
£31,500 per year
Students from EU
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
£31,500 per year
Students from International
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
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