Course summary
Explore research methods in Psychology at a global top 100* university. With this MSc you'll graduate equiped to undertake high-quality research in psychology, providing advanced training and structured support to enhance your career and further your studies. You'll be encouraged to apply newly acquired concepts, methods, and skills to address research questions relevant to your particular area of interest. You'll become fully immersed in active psychology research programmes, gaining practical, hands-on experience in conducting research. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career. *QS World University Rankings 2025.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed through research papers, presentations, quizzes, problem sets, examinations (including multiple choice and essay questions), and your research dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum of 6.0 in all components
Entry requirements
Upper second-class honours degree in psychology, including statistics modules; other degrees considered in conjunction with an approved BPS conversion course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
Recognised by the ESRC as a research training Master's degree, so funding could be available from the ESRC.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ