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Psychology: Research Methods (MSc)

Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Psychology
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

Improve your research skills with our research methods in psychology programme. You'll gain advanced training in a range of research and data analysis techniques. The course is ideal if you want to do PhD study in the future, or you're interested in becoming a professional researcher. You'll acquire the skills to: decide your own research questions develop your research analyse the data prepare reports This psychology research methods degree allows you to improve both your basic and advanced research skills. You’ll be working with internationally renowned researchers in the School of Psychology. You will also be mentored by an expert in the field when you carry out your own research, culminating in your dissertation. You’ll learn how to conduct studies, describe your findings and write up the results. Our graduates often continue their studies to pursue PhDs. Many go on to work with the Office for National Statistics, within the NHS or in private organisations compiling survey data. If

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: either: psychology a related discipline

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS: overall 7.0; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5

Fees

International students: £31,200 per year

UK students: £9,700 per year

UK/Home: £9,700 per year

International: £31,200 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

Campus

  • Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Southampton, South East, United Kingdom

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