This programme provides an opportunity for intensive advanced training in psychological research while giving you flexibility to select courses in the areas of psychology and cognitive neuroscience of most interest to you.
You will receive advanced training in research methods, univariate and multivariate and statistical modelling , and qualitative approaches to research design and analysis. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and research skills in a range of areas, including science communication, data presentation and writing research proposals.
Building on the research methods training, you will take topical courses in one or more of the core research areas of our department:
Your MSc culminates in a research dissertation in a core research area, an original, publication-quality piece of research, undertaken in close collaboration with researchers in the relevant group.
You will take courses on the theoretical and methodological aspects of psychological science and conduct an original research dissertation in your area of interest.
You will receive thorough training in advanced academic skills and research methods within psychology, including a comprehensive coverage of statistical modelling and research design using the R statistical language.
This programme teaches you core research methods and specialist techniques, and you can flexibly choose option courses to customise your learning in areas you are most passionate about.
It provides excellent preparation for further psychological research, whether you choose to pursue this in a professional setting or as part of a PhD programme. So, whether you want to continue in academic research or move into professional training in psychology, this programme is for you.
The University of Edinburgh has a long tradition of research expertise in psychological research. Our large Psychology department is home to academics leading research in the field.
You will benefit from the breadth and strength of the interdisciplinary academic community at Edinburgh, having the opportunity to select option courses and attend research seminars across different disciplines.
Our students’ research projects are often published in academic or professional journals.
Our programme has an excellent reputation amongst employers and educators. Many of our graduates have gone on to PhD training and academic careers, or advanced professional training in psychology.
We maintain close contacts with professional organisations such as the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline.
We may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-psychology subject if they can demonstrate aptitude for research into human behaviour.
To find international equivalent qualifications, select where you studied from the country or region list.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 68 位 | 华威大学The University of Warwick | 1年 | 37460英镑/年 |
| 第 288 位 | 阿伯丁大学University of Aberdeen | 1年 | 26250英镑/年 |