Research Psychology

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Pathways available:

  • Master of Research (Biomedical Science) – MRes / PGCert

  • Master of Research (Psychology) – MRes / PGCert

  • ​​Master of Research (Health) - MRes / PGCert

  • Master of Research (Strength & Conditioning) - MRes / PGCert

  • Master of Research (Stroke) - MRes / PGCert

  • Master of Research (Critical social sciences of sport, health and education) - MRes / PGCert

    ​The Master of Research (MRes) programme provides high quality and professionally relevant training in research methods and analysis for health, psychology and biomedical science graduates.

    Through the taught modules students will develop their research skills, including critically appraising literature, developing research proposals, laboratory techniques, project management, presenting findings (through oral, written and digital media) and applying for funding. Students will be introduced to a wide range of methodologies and practical techniques relevant to their discipline. Training will be provided in research governance and ethical procedures to ensure students are prepared for work as professional researchers.

    Students will conduct two substantial research studies in a topic of their choice, supervised by experienced members of academic staff. These studies will be written up in the form of journal articles and will form a substantial component of the credits for the MRes award.

    This award prepares you for a future in research and progression on to PhD studies.

    Possible exit points - MRes/PgC

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Cardiff

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Cardiff

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Cardiff
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology