Psychology at University of Buckingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020). We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses. Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford. Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors. The School of Psychology fosters a culture of collaborative, multidisciplinary research and you will join a vibrant community that includes regular work-in-progress seminars to foster an active research environment. You will join one of our four research hubs described below, all of which are engaged in inter-institutional collaborations, including some with non-academic partners such as health-care providers. We are happy to consider research proposals on a wide range of topics relevant to our hubs, but may also be looking to fill specific research roles in some areas. Click on the link to each hub below to find out more. Study can be on either a full-time or a part-time basis. The minimum period of study for achieving your MSc is one year full-time or two years part-time. You must have a 2:1 or higher in an undergraduate Psychology degree, or a closely related degree with a solid understanding of psychology research methods and statistics. Interested in talking to us? Contact us, and we will be back in touch for an informal chat to discuss the opportunities available. We also offer our taught MSc in Health Psychology.

Assessment method

Candidates spend a considerable part of their studies undertaking supervised research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others. The subject should be dealt with in a competent and scholarly manner. In addition to this: All postgraduate research students are required to take the Research Methods Course. All postgraduate research students must attend supervisory meetings All postgraduate research students must attend any other training required to assist with the completion of the PhD.


Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have the minimum of a 2:1 degree in Psychology or related discipline.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8267 Whole course
Northern Ireland £8267 Whole course
Scotland £8267 Whole course
Wales £8267 Whole course
Channel Islands £8267 Whole course
EU £14500 Whole course
International £14500 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £14500 Whole course

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Psychology at University of Buckingham - UCAS