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Overview
Building on the research methods training, you will take topical courses in one of the core research areas of our department: social psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, individual differences, psychology of language, and human development.
The Psychological Research programme offered by The University of Edinburgh culminates in a research dissertation in a core research area: an original, publication-quality piece of research, undertaken in close collaboration with researchers in the relevant group.
You will take courses on the theoretical and methodological aspects of psychological science, and conduct an original research dissertation in your area of interest. You will also receive thorough training in advanced academic skills and research methods within psychology, including a comprehensive coverage of statistical modelling and research design using the R statistical language.
Career opportunities
The programme is primarily designed for students who aspire to pursue a research-oriented career in psychological science. However, the course also teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs, such as research design, data management and processing, statistical modelling and interpretation, as well as the synthesis and communication of complex literature.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Current Approaches in Social Psychology
- Psychology of Language
- Specialist Techniques in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cognitive Developmental Science
- Brain Imaging in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Neuroscience of Language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
There are 3 application rounds.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Educational Research Cognitive Sciences View 842 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline.
- We may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-psychology subject if they can demonstrate evidence of their aptitude for research or research methods.
Tuition Fee
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time fees:
- Home - £6,250
- International/EU - £13,150
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- your programme
- the duration of your studies
- your tuition fee status
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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