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Research Methods in Psychology – (M.Sc.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Psychology
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Hertfordshire
This degree is ideal for those wishing to improve their research skills to a professional level to support applications for a Ph.D. or for a clinical or educational professional training programme. It develops expertise in planning, conducting and critically appraising research, and offers a Research Apprenticeship with a senior researcher as part of the course.
You will be introduced to fundamental methodological principles of research, learn how to write a convincing research proposal and how to effectively organise a research project. Emphasis in training will be given to the following:
* primary research skills necessary to conduct a new study and generate scientific evidence based on data analysis
* secondary research skills necessary to critically appraise scientific evidence already published
* communicative and writing skills to effectively present and disseminate research findings
The course has been designed as a foundation year for a PhD within the new funding policy of the ESRC. It offers a set of transferable skills for a variety of research settings involving:
* presentation of information,
* evaluation of data,
* communication of results,
* effective use of information technology
* and also teaching skills
Contents
Core modules
* Advanced Methods of Quantitative Data Analysis
* Core Research Skills - Psychology
* Critical Appraisal of Research
* Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
* Research Apprenticeship in Psychology
* Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
* Research Project in Psychology
Teaching methods
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, practical’s, workshops and individual supervision. Assessment is based on course work, examinations, essays, oral presentations, a literature review and the research dissertation.
This degree comprises eight taught modules plus a research dissertation (four modules). The degree has a set of mandatory elements but is flexible enough to allow individual tailoring to particular interests or career aspirations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2.1) in Psychology or Cognitive Science or acceptable equivalent(s).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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