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Swansea University
Research Methods in Psychology, MSc
Swansea University

Research Methods in Psychology, MSc

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Singleton Park Campus 1 | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Research Methods (Science) Psychology

Course Summary

Gain expert training in advanced psychology research methods and carry out basic and applied research projects in a wide range of areas with this Master’s degree course. You will learn to use a range of research tools, such as databases, statistical software, and computer programmes and develop extensive practical research skills to apply in any context where human behaviour is important. You will develop a keen understanding of the nature and limitations of the scientific method and the main alternatives, alongside a knowledge of the historical, theoretical, and philosophical issues underlying psychological and behavioural science.

Modules

Computing Skills (10 Credits) - Core
These seminars give students grounding in the skills necessary to use computer software for their research. The seminars focus on Superlab and E-Prime, which are two of the main computer programs for generating psychology experiments and collecting behavioral data via a computer. Students are taught most aspects of these programmes, including presentation of visual or auditory stimuli, the provision of feedback, and multi-block experiments. Additionally, students are taught how to employ Excel to automate the analysis. These skills are developed through workshop-style seminars, the conduct of practical tasks, and constructive peer evaluation. Students? skills are assessed by their application in a project comprising the writing of a computer programme to run a psychological experiment in Superlab.
Empirical Projects (20 Credits) - Core
Generic Research Skills - Research Methods in Psychology (20 Credits) - Core
Philosophy of Psychology (10 Credits) - Core
Qualitative Methods (20 Credits) - Core
Statistical Methods (20 Credits) - Core
Dissertation (MSc Research Methods) (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,150

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,600

Entry requirements

To apply you will need a minimum of a UK 2.2 degree in Psychology, or a related discipline, if you dont have a suitable degree qualification you should be able to evidence substantial research activity in your current role.

University information

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Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches of the spectacular Gower Peninsula. The university offers a range of taught and research postgraduate programmes across three academic faculties: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty of Science and Engineering Swansea’s campuses have...more

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