Research Methods in Psychology

University of St Andrews

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of St Andrews, based in St Andrews, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

The MSc in Research Methods in Psychology is designed to train students wishing to pursue a higher research degree in psychology and equips them with the specific skills necessary for undertaking a career as a research psychologist.

The MSc in Research Methods in Psychology is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. The course is based on an initiative to provide interdisciplinary training in the social sciences plus advanced research training in psychology.

Highlights
- The course provides interdisciplinary training in the social sciences plus advanced research training in psychology.

- Students have access to laboratories in neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysics, animal learning and cognition, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology.

- The MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as an accredited course.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Psychology