Master MSc Research Methods - Métodos de Investigación

Develop different psychological research methods on this specialist course.

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.

Acquire a range of psychological research methods and skills to investigate human behaviour, culminating in an ability to conduct rigorous research independently
Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about a chosen area of Psychology (clinical, clinical and developmental neuropsychology and forensic)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of Psychology as an empirical science
Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation and research
Benefit from the Psychology Department’s research and professional practice collaborations and initiatives
Undertake rigorous research using state-of-the-art facilities under expert staff guidance.

Core units:

Research Project
Introduction to Research Methods
Digital Methods and Data Skills
Advanced Quantitative Methods or Advanced Qualitative Methods (choose one unit)

Subject Specialism units (choose one in semester 1):

Investigative Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Neurodevelopmental Diversity (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
Roots and Range of Psychological Disorders (Clinical Psychology)

Subject Specialism units (choose 2 paired units in semester 2):

Behavioural Analysis of Serious Crime - and - Professional Practice and Court Skills (Forensic Psychology
Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology - and - Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disorders (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
Clinical Skills - and - Psychological Therapy 1 (Clinical Psychology)

Research Analyst
Academic Researcher
Behavioural Analyst
Research Consultant
Quantitative Researcher