MSc Research Methods in Psychology
University of Plymouth
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Carve out your future career in psychological research or practice with instruction in the advanced theory and methods that underpin psychological science. With a hands-on approach to learning, practical activities built into all elements of learning give you direct experience of the connections between theory, evidence, and practice. A wide range of elective modules allows you to tailor the programme to your requirements, and provides instruction in the specialist techniques and transferable ...Read more

Carve out your future career in psychological research or practice with instruction in the advanced theory and methods that underpin psychological science. With a hands-on approach to learning, practical activities built into all elements of learning give you direct experience of the connections between theory, evidence, and practice. A wide range of elective modules allows you to tailor the programme to your requirements, and provides instruction in the specialist techniques and transferable skills you need to shape the psychologist you want to be.The programme provides advanced training and experience that puts graduates at a competitive advantage in academic or professional psychological practice. Insight and instruction of core psychological research competencies provide a foundation for the exploration of the knowledge and skills specific to particular career-pathways. It provides experiential-learning of advanced topics relevant to techniques in behaviour change and human neuroscience, helping to equip you as the psychologist that you want to become, with the skills and experience requisite for doctoral training (e.g., PhD), or immediate professional or commercial practice.1 year Full Time.

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50/279
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46th
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75th
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Mikhail
25 Feb 25

The only downside is how secluded the city of Plymouth is from everything. On one hand, this feeling of existing in a bubble is relieving, at other times the distance to travel to..Read more

SR
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17 Jan 25

Great location - city and seaside. Great student support. Great school for psychology - supportive and engaging. Great library although it can get very busy in exams (to be..Read more

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Entry requirements

Most students will hold an honours degree, usually a 2:1, preferably in Psychology but also in cognate subjects (e.g. computational neuroscience), although we would also consider applicants who can demonstrate their ability to thrive on this programme due to professional experience.

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£9,900 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Mikhail
25 Feb 25
Psychology with Clinical Psychology - MPsych
The only downside is how secluded the city of Plymouth is from everything. On one hand, this feeling of existing in a bubble is relieving, at other times the distance to travel to...
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SR
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17 Jan 25
Psychology
Great location - city and seaside. Great student support. Great school for psychology - supportive and engaging. Great library although it can get very busy in exams (to be...
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University of Plymouth
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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