Psychology: Research Methods and Statistics

This course is designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career in researching professional psychology.

You'll gain skills in research design and planning, statistical data analysis, disseminating research (e.g. conferences, publishing in journals) and how to pursue a successful career in the field. We use a variety of blended learning and campus-based activities specifically designed to meet the needs of learners working in a range of contexts.

COURSE OVERVIEW If you want to pursue a career in research or academia, our innovative MSc Psychology: Research Methods and Statistics course will be a great first step to enable you to go onto PhD research and beyond. We’ve earned a great reputation nationally for our cutting edge research methods and we will teach you to use differing and specialist methods, equipping you for future challenges and advancing your career prospects.

This pathway aims to provide a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for learners who wish to advance their academic and professional development beyond undergraduate level, through developing specialised knowledge and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of psychological research methodology debates. It has been designed to cover the traditional and non-traditional research methods, such that prospective academics and practitioners alike feel equipped for future challenges.

ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL...

Be able to explore and apply psychological literature to current issues, contexts and experiences for Level 7 qualitative and quantitative research skills

Be given high quality support and guidance by our lecturing team who are active in their research and practice.

Learn valuable transferrable skills in PG research, which are highly sought after by employers.

Have the opportunity to choose topics and areas that you want to learn more about to tailor your learning experience.

Have the opportunity to shape your MSc experience to your own interests and career goals, allowing our team to help you to reach your ideal future career.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The Psychology: Research Methods and Statistics course provides a set of modules that will enhance specialist subject knowledge and key skills for working in research and practice, all delivered by subject specialists. It is designed to build on your existing learning experiences and offers flexible learning opportunities to improve your career prospects.

This programme has been designed to cover the traditional and non-traditional research methods, such that prospective academics and practitioners alike feel equipped for future challenges. The main aim is to provide you with the opportunity to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics and techniques in psychological research methods. Theoretical and practical issues pertinent to those working in research contexts will be examined critically. Theoretical and practical issues pertinent to those working in research contexts will be examined critically. In addition, this programme of study seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to undertake and report research to a publishable standard.

Modules

Research Skills and Methods

Qualitative Research Methodologies and Techniques

Implementing Psychological Research Techniques

Professional Values and Ethics

Advanced Statistics

Negotiated learning

Dissertation