| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | - | - | - |
Develop the very latest data analysis and research skills to make sense of human behaviour through psychological evidence. We offer a distinctive focus on the modern research workflow, enabling you to step into any research role, from critically evaluating evidence, to planning and implementing data acquisition, to applying advanced statistical modelling or in-depth qualitative techniques. Working through a portfolio of real-world problems, we build your psychology foundations, then develop your advanced research skills so that you graduate with the opportunity to progress into a range of careers.
Who is this programme for?
You don’t need a background in psychology to apply for this Master’s - we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You may have a degree in other areas such as computing, environmental science, natural sciences, linguistics or sociology. Or you may work in teaching or health and social care services.
Looking ahead to employability
The MSc Behavioural Science Skills offers a rich learning experience to develop your skills in:
What to expect
Our world-leading academics deliver a series of core modules where the techniques you learn will be applied to real-world data and challenges. You will:
Your experience culminates with the dissertation project and the opportunity to contribute evidence to answering real research questions, as independent researchers or working as part of research teams.
Three things we would like you to know
Flexible study options Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you take a selection of the modules each year. We will liaise with you over your choice of optional modules and your schedule, so that you can successfully balance your work and other commitments alongside the Master’s programme.
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Psychology or a related discipline. Your degree must have covered some Research Methods modules.
We will also consider applications on an individual basis where you have a degree in an unrelated subject. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study, in particular providing you with a background in research methods applicable to social or psychological sciences.
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