Course summary
About this course 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. Your future career This psychology research methods degree allows you to improve both your basic and advanced research skills. 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. Key features of this course At Southampton, you'll:
- work with internationally renowned researchers in the School of Psychology
- be mentored by an expert in the field when you carry out your own research, culminating in your dissertation
- learn how to conduct studies, describe your findings and write up the results
- be encouraged to apply newly acquired concepts, methods, and skills to address research questions relevant to your particular area of interest
- become fully immersed in active psychology research programmes
- gain practical, hands-on experience in conducting research
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
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band G: IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum 6.5 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2:1 degree in psychology or a related discipline to include quantitative research skills
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