Psychology MSc (Res) is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year. 71% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey.
Student Satisfaction
71.31%
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About this course
This programme offers you the opportunity to focus on conducting a research project in a specific area of psychology while still being able to take some taught courses (methodological or content-oriented). The programme is intended for those who already have a strong background in psychology and strong research skills, typically from undergraduate study.
Psychology at Edinburgh is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research using the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc (Res)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Psychology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ