Psychological Research (MSc) (2022 Entry)
Specifically designed for students who wish to pursue an academic research career, the course offers first-hand research experience through placements in different laboratories, working on thematically related research. This lab rotation offers strong candidates for doctoral research more scope to explore different topics within their areas of interest than the traditional options at Master’s level.
Two placements taken during the course allow you to contribute directly to your chosen supervisors’ research. A subsequent research project then gives you the chance to put this experience into practice in developing your own area of study, supported through the advice of relevant academics. Possible themes include:
- Sensorimotor Control
- Cognition and Emotion
- Development of Language and Communication
- Psychology and Policing
- Driving
- Sleep
Alternatively, you can plan your own pathway based on our research expertise.
Applied fields
Please note that this programme has been designed specifically for students who do not have a primary interest in applied fields.
If you are interested applying psychology to real-world issues, this course is not for you. Instead, please take a look at our MSc programs in Clinical Applications of Psychology, Behavioural and Economic Science, and Behavioural and Data Science, to the Centre for Education Studies’ MA in Psychology and Education, or the Centre for Lifelong Learning's counselling courses.
Skills from this degree
- Practical experience in research through placements across different laboratories that allow you to explore themes beyond traditional research boundaries
- Advanced data analysis skills
- Scientific communication skills or equivalent relevant skill of your choice
Degree
At least a 2.i undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related subject.
Research interest
Students must provide at least a rough research outline, detailing their placement and project interests, in their personal statement. Applications without a research outline will be rejected.
Recommended
It is recommend that you contact a member of staff and agree project supervision with them before applying.
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- Band B
- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
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There are no additional requirements for this course.
A) Research Project in Psychology
The aim of the project is to provide you with the opportunity to investigate and carry out novel research in the area of Psychology that is empirical.
You will choose two from:
- Psychological Research Laboratory Placement 1
- Psychological Research Laboratory Placement 2
- Psychological Research Short Laboratory Placement
B) Data Analysis Skills:
You will choose either:
Methods and Analysis in Behavioural Science
The purpose of the module is to introduce experimental design and statistical programming.
or
Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
This module adopts a clinically relevant practical focus to introduce you to both advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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- Practical Research Skills for Psychology
- Communication, dissemination, and Professional Issues
- Computational Modelling
- Experimental design and data collection
- An appropriate module from our undergraduate provision
The availability of option modules depends on several factors and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Therefore, the list above provides a sample of previously available options for illustrative purposes only.
More information on this course and its teaching methods are available on the departmental course webpage.
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Class sizes will naturally vary, however our Psychology courses comprise of around 5-10 students.
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Contract hours for this course will be confirmed in due course.
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More information on this course and its assessment methods are available on the departmental course webpage.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.