MRes Psychology

... United Kingdom
... Solent University

Course Overview

Are you interested in a career in psychology research? Or are there questions about current theory or practice you are keen to investigate? Through this MRes Psychology you’ll develop knowledge and skills in research methods, plan and lead your own research project, and have an opportunity to further develop your research career for a range of different sectors.

Research skills and psychological knowledge is a wonderful combination with which to answer some of society’s most pressing questions. This course will provide you with a solid grounding in research methods in psychology and experience of planning and managing unique projects, with real world answers.

Through a taught module covering research methods, one-to-supervision, and engagement with Solent’s Researcher Development Programme, you’ll gain the necessary skills to conduct independent research in the future.

At Solent, staff are skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and assessments are based on real world tasks, such as preparing funding applications, presenting research, and writing journal articles. This creates a portfolio of work for you to take forward.

Whether you’re a practitioner who would like to expand your understanding of how research is conducted to create evidence, or would like to contribute to the evidence base, then this course can provide a fantastic foundation for you to carry out and implement research as part of your professional role.

If you’re interested in pursuing a research career in the public or voluntary sector, then MRes Psychology will provide you with a solid foundation of research skills as well as experience of leading your own research project. This is also a great start to future PhD or professional doctorate study.

General Eligibility

2:1 in Psychology or a related discipline in the social sciences and a research proposal.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirement statement.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking.

    • TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking

    • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component
      or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Psychology


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Campus Name

Southampton City Centre


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7400,

14200, (INT)


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