Overview

At Psychology by Research from University of Buckingham you will join one of our four research hubs described below, all of which are engaged in inter-institutional collaborations, including some with non-academic partners such as health-care providers.

Quick Facts:

Study can be on either a full-time or a part-time basis. The minimum period of study for achieving your MSc is one year full-time or two years part-time.
You must have a 2:1 or higher in an undergraduate Psychology degree, or a closely related degree with a solid understanding of psychology research methods and statistics.
This research area is led by Dr Philip Fine and Dr Kathryn Friedlander together with Dr Gillian Hill and Dr Helen Clegg. The main focus of the centre is the exploration of the drivers of excellence in performance (whether cognitive, creative or practice-based). We welcome applications from potential MSc and PhD candidates across a wide range of related topic areas, including: Insight and creativity, The drivers of performance excellence and expertise development (e.g. in music, theatre, puzzle-solving, board-games and medicine), Hobbies, motivations and characteristics of niche populations, Psychology of music, choreography and dance, and Time perception and those with ‘natural’ time-keeping abilities.
This research hub, focusing on Health, Relationships and Wellbeing, is headed up by Dr Lindsey Roberts, together with Dr Jackie Romaine and Dr Margaret Tilley. The main aim of the hub is to study the impact of the interpersonal world and support structures on health and well-being in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cyber and Interpersonal Behaviour Research

Psychology of Educational Development

Advanced Legal Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Research School Counselling View 128 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have the minimum of a 2:1 degree in Psychology or related discipline.

Your most recent academic transcripts or results, and one reference from your current or last school/college (two if you are applying for postgraduate study).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14500 GBP / year

≈ 14500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8267 GBP / year

≈ 8267 GBP / year

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Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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