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Research Methods in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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7Dec
Goldsmiths, University of London - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

Why study MRes Research Methods in Psychology at Goldsmiths The programme aims to equip you with a sound understanding of the research methods and skills necessary to conduct high-level research in psychology, using a wide range of approaches and techniques.

  • The MRes provides a broad training in behavioural and social science research methodologies – including the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research (research design, data collection and data analysis) – and provides practical, 'hands-on' experience.
  • You'll have the opportunity to develop your own research interests by conducting an empirical research project under the supervision of a member of staff.
  • The MRes will appeal to you if you would like to develop your career in experimental research, or enhance your ability to apply research skills in either the public or the private sector. The programme’s structure and content reflects the fact that such careers currently span a wide range of settings (including academic, civil service, industrial, educational and clinical contexts).

Modules

The MRes runs for one academic year full-time or two years part-time. Most of the lectures, seminars and workshops on the programme run in the first two terms, but you are expected to pursue your studies beyond formal term times, particularly in respect of your research project. Lectures, seminars and workshops for the programme are timetabled mainly for Mondays and Tuesdays, but you may occasionally be required to attend other seminars and workshops held by the Department and Goldsmiths. You must take all the modules listed in the syllabus, and they all include a strong practical component: You take the following compulsory modules: Research Design and Analysis Multivariate Statistical Methods in Psychology Data Analysis and Visualisation Project Advanced Quantitative Methods Dissertation Research Placement Introduction to Coding in R and MATLAB or Data Programming for Artificial Intelligence Option modules You will also take 2 option modules, chosen from a list produced annually by the department. This is currently: Core Qualitative Research Methods Critical Analysis Foundations of Neuroscience Big Data Analysis Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment method

Written examinations; coursework; dissertation.

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard or equivalent, in a relevant subject area. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.

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

Unless otherwise stated the annual fee for part-time students is half the full time fee quoted.

Sponsorship information

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Research Methods in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS