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MSc - Master of Science
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
The MSc in Research Methods in Psychology is designed to train students wishing to pursue a higher research degree in Psychology and equips them with the specific skills necessary for undertaking a career as a research psychologist.
Course information
The MSc in Research Methods in Psychology is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. The course is based on an initiative to provide interdisciplinary training in the social sciences plus advanced research training in psychology.
Highlights
Careers
Many students progress from the MSc to PhD study, and some graduates have been successful in applying for EPSRC PhD studentships. Others have successfully applied for research assistantships to initiate their research careers.
Some graduates have applied for positions in government, health care, and management services.
The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.
Students need to have a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,950 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,950 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.