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Psychological Research Methods – (M.Sc.)

University of Leicester

Department of Psychology
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 4,046 ≈ € 15,108 (non-EEA)
Location: Leicester / United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Leicester

The course is recognized by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing postgraduate psychology research methods training to both full-time and part-time students. Further information about ESRC postgraduate training opportunities can be obtained from their web page. Please contact us if you are interested in applying to the ESRC for funding to undertake 1+3 or +3 psychology research training at the University of Leicester.

The course is suitable for students seeking advanced psychology research methods training prior to undertaking a PhD, or on a stand-alone basis prior to further psychology research, vocational training, or career advancement.

The School of Psychology has research strengths in Behavioural Neuroscience, Language, Perception, & Cognitive Processes, and in Social and Applied Psychology. Students may undertake a research project in one of these areas.

Provides advanced training in psychological research methods, with an emphasis on equipping students with the research and professional skills required for a research career.


Contents

Course modules * Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 1
* Advanced Statistical Method for Psychology
* Managing and Presenting Psychological Research
* Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 2
* Evaluating Psychological Research
* Professional Skills
* Dissertation

Teaching and assessment methods

All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of essays and short projects and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. Students are required to produce a written paper reviewing research in a topic
area, and a dissertation reporting original empirical research. The dissertation is assessed by written report and viva voce examination.

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Requirements

Entry RequirementsCandidates should normally have a second-class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent, but candidates with other qualifications will also be considered for entry.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.

* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)

As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.

The English Language Programme for International Students

If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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You can contact Dr Kevin Paterson to ask a question about Psychological Research Methods at University of Leicester.

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