MSc Psychology

We are supported by some of the most prestigious funding bodies, including the European Commission and the Leverhulme Trust We are a warm and friendly Department, and we wish to welcome both graduates who have recently completed their studies, and mature students who may wish to upgrade their qualifications, refresh their CV, or return to academic study after a period of time away from education Our expert staff Our academic staff include award-winning teachers and prize-winning researchers who are international experts in their own research areas The Cognitive and Developmental Psychology Group are researching attention, language, decision-making, and memory Recent projects have investigated the psychology of energy reduction, the enhancement of human memory through technology, and improvements in the usability and design of transport maps The Social and Health Psychology Group work on motivations, needs, intercultural contact, and sexual attraction Recent projects include the impacts of living and studying abroad, and how personal relative deprivation is linked to problem gambling The Cognitive and Sensory Neuroscience Group research brain function and human behaviour Recently they have been working on projects on the neural processes underlying language production, how motivations are communicated through tone of voice, and how the brain performs 3D vision They previously developed the BioAid mobile phone app that turns an iPhone into a biologically inspired hearing aid Our department is expanding, and has recently appointed a number of excellent researchers whose expertise increases the diversity and depth of our skills base Specialist facilities We are committed to giving you the best access to state-of-the-art facilities in higher education, housed entirely within our purpose-built psychology building on our Colchester Campus: Dedicated laboratories including a virtual reality suite and an observation suite Specialist areas...