Psychological Research MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Bangor University

Postgraduate

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Start date

    September

Our MSc in Psychological Research is exceptional for its dual emphasis on basic psychological science and applied issues. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of practical research skills, advanced studies in modern psychology, and an opportunity to learn how this knowledge is applied in either industrial or clinical settings. The course has been recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing the transferable skills essential to social science research. Students who take this course will get a comprehensive research experience working with top international calibre researchers, and an exceptional opportunity to see how modern psychology can be put into practice.

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Competent in data collection procedures appropriate to their study

Competent in data analytical procedures appropriate to their study

Able to draw appropriate conclusions from their analyses

Able to present their findings in a formal thesis

Able to succintly summarise their proposal

Able to present their proposal in a conference setting


This course is recommended for students who are looking to specialise in a particular area of Psychology prior to undertaking a PhD or looking for a post as a research assistant. It also provides excellent general research skills that graduates can use in a range of other employment environments.

You must have a single or joint honours degree in Psychology or a related subject area, usually with a minimum degree class of 2(i) or equivalent.

IELTS: 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is required.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Social Science
  • Skills and Training
  • Research
  • Psychological Research
  • Psychological
  • Economic Research
  • Social research
  • Psychological Science

Course programme

The course consists of two Parts. Part One comprises taught modules over two semesters. You are required to take three ’content’ modules, each designed to provide knowledge and promote understanding in a specific core area of psychology. You also take three ’skills’ modules designed to help you acquire research skills. In addition you take two tutorial modules with your supervisor wherein you develop a research proposal for your thesis. On successful completion of Part One, you’ll proceed to Part Two (in the third semester). At this time you complete and write your thesis.

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Psychological Research MSc/PGDip/PGCert

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

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