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Psychological Research at University of Warwick - UCAS

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Course summary

Warwick's Psychology Department offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience in research through placements across different laboratories working on thematically related research, followed by your own research project in which to explore a topic of your choice. The application deadline for this course is: Friday 11th July 2025. Specifically designed for students who wish to pursue an academic research career, the course offers first-hand research experience through placements in different laboratories, working on thematically related research. This lab rotation offers strong candidates for doctoral research more scope to explore different topics within their areas of interest than the traditional options at Master’s level. Two placements taken during the course allow you to contribute directly to your chosen supervisors’ research. A subsequent research project then gives you the chance to put this experience into practice in developing your own area of study, supported through the advice of relevant academics. Possible themes include (but are not limited to):

  • Sensorimotor Control
  • Cognition and Emotion
  • Development of Language and Communication
  • Evolutionary Psychology
Alternatively, you can plan your own pathway based on our research expertise. Skills from this degree 1. Practical experience in research through placements across different laboratories that allow you to explore themes beyond traditional research boundaries 2. Advanced data analysis skills 3. Scientific communication skills or equivalent relevant skills of your choice This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Core modules A) Research Placement You will choose two from:

  • Psychological Research Laboratory Placement 1
  • Psychological Research Laboratory Placement 2
  • Psychological Research Short Laboratory Placement
B) Data Analysis Skills: You will choose one from either:
  • Methods and Analysis in Behavioural Science
The purpose of the module is to introduce you to experimental design and statistical programming. Behavioural scientists need statistical analysis of experimental data and of large data sets. This module covers these topics to allow you to understand how to test hypotheses, plan experimental design and perform statistical analysis using R.
  • Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
This module adopts a clinically relevant practical focus to introduce you to both advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis. C) Research Project The research project gives you the chance to develop your own area of study, supported through the advice of relevant academics. Optional modules D) Research theme-related Psychology option You will choose one or two modules in Psychology related to your research theme, as approved by your supervisor from our postgraduate provision. Options can vary from year to year. Option modules may include, for example:
  • Practical Research Skills for Psychology
  • Communication, Dissemination, and Professional Issues
  • Issues in Psychological Science
  • Psychological Models of Choice
  • Behavioural Change: Nudging and Persuasion
  • From Stress to Health in the Workplace
  • Health and Wellbeing Interventions in the Real-World: What Helps and What Harms?
  • Interventions and Technologies for Behaviour Change
Please note: The availability of option modules depends on several factors and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Therefore, the list above provides a sample of previously available options for illustrative purposes only.

Assessment method

More information on this course and its assessment methods are available on the departmental course webpage.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements Degree At least a good 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related subject. Research interest Students must provide at least a rough research outline, detailing their placement and project interests, in their personal statement. Applications without an appropriate research outline will be rejected. Recommended It is highly recommended that you contact a member of staff and agree project supervision with them before applying. Please visit our list of potential supervisors and their research fields page. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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

Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Psychological Research at University of Warwick - UCAS