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MSc in Psychological Research

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

The MSc in Psychological Research is a one-year taught master's course. The course provides a broad-based research training programme in psychology, covering theory and methods in core domains of psychology reflecting particular research strengths within the department. Hands-on research training within the core research themes of the department is also provided.

The broad-based research training programme covers.

  • behavioural neuroscience, from animal models to human functional imaging and TMS
  • cognitive neuroscience, including MEG, EEG, neuropsychology
  • developmental science, comprising Babylab studies and studies with children with developmental disorders
  • social psychology and psychological disorders, focusing on inter-group behaviour, emotion, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.

Assessment

The modules are assessed via written submissions, examinations and presentations. You will complete a research project consisting of a 10,000-word dissertation, submitted at the end of the course.

Graduate destinations

A majority of MSc in Psychological Research students go on to undertake a DPhil (PhD) either within the department or within other departments of the Medical Science Division here at Oxford or at other institutions. Others go on to pursue careers in consultancy and government.

Modules

Computer Programming for Experimental Psychology - Core
Philosophical Foundations of Psychology - Core
Project Design - Core
Research Evaluation - Core
Statistical Theory and Methods - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,540

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£38,660

Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in psychology or a related discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.