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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
OCT-26
1 Year
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Our MSc Research Methods in Psychology develops your awareness of psychological science in relation to its philosophical and biological contexts, and in relation to research in the natural and social sciences. In addition to this research-focussed training, you also study advanced topics in psychology that will extend your theoretical knowledge.With the skills and knowledge you acquire from studying within our Department of Psychology, you will find yourself in demand from a wide range of employers.Our graduates have been employed in clinical psychology, educational psychology, criminal and forensic psychology.We also have excellent links with the research community we are recognised by the ESRC as providing excellent postgraduate training and are an accredited Doctoral Training Centre, offering several studentships.Our recent PhD students have taken up post-doctoral positions in other top UK universities and international universities (in the US, Italy and Australia), as well as being appointed to lectureships.
A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science (or a related subject) Psychology.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,250 per year
Students from Domestic
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£23,875 per year
Students from EU
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£23,875 per year
Students from International
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