Overview

The MSc in Research Methods in Psychology at the University of St Andrews provides interdisciplinary training in the social sciences plus advanced research training in psychology.

Students will complete an independent research project in psychology, which can involve working in the school’s laboratories in neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, psychophysics, animal learning and cognition, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology or social psychology.

The MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as an accredited course.

Careers

Many students progress from the MSc to PhD study, and some graduates have been successful in applying for EPSRC PhD studentships.

Others have successfully applied for research assistantships to initiate their research careers.

Some graduates have applied for positions in government, health care, and management services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Generic Research and Professional Skills in Psychology and Neuroscience

Methods of Data Analysis in Psychology

Philosophy and Methodology of the Social Sciences

Qualitative Methods in Social Research

Quantitative Research in Social Science

Data Science for Psychology and Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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91

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV or résumé

personal statement (500 words)

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates.

Tuition Fees

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31450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12630 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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