Course summary
On this programme designed to provide training in fundamental analytical and methodological skills, you will learn from researchers and have the opportunity to undertake a supervised placement in an active research group. Study topics such as methods in cognition and neuroscience, data collection and analysis, programming for behavioural and cognitive neurosciences, and applying qualitative methods in psychological research. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-research-methods-in-psychology
Modules
Sample modules:
- Methods in cognition and neuroscience
- Qualitative methods in psychology
- Programming for behavioural and cognitive neurosciences
- Data collection and analysis
- fMRI data analysis.
Entry requirements
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Your undergraduate degree should be in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience), reflect psychology as a scientific discipline, and have included the study of brain and behaviour. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12100 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12100 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12100 | Whole course |
| EU | £25800 | Whole course |
| International | £25800 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH