Overview

Key facts

A key strength of the Research Methods in Psychology course at Anglia Ruskin University is the combination of advanced modules dedicated specifically to qualitative and to quantitative research. In these you will develop key skills that will allow you to flexibly combine and use both approaches effectively. These modules are based on the guidelines published by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC).

By the time you graduate you’ll have a deep understanding of psychology research, its methods, technologies and current knowledge. As well as being perfect for you if you’re aiming for a career in research, our course is ideal for careers in clinical, forensic, health, sport and occupational psychology, as well as government, business and marketing.

Careers

Whatever your plans you’ll emerge from this course with highly transferrable lifelong skills.

75% of our Graduates are taking PhDs or DClins or are working as research assistants. Others are working in fields such as market or audience research, clinical psychology and government. You’re also in the perfect position to continue your academic career and move up to our Psychology PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Scientific Research

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Masters Project

Current Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience

Developmental Psychopathology

Applied Consumer Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Research Clinical Psychology View 128 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Either 2.2 in BA or BSc Psychology with Graduate Basis for Recognition (GBR) for the British Psychology Society (BPS) OR 2.1 or above in non-accredited BA or BSc Psychology (or closely related discipline, e.g., Health Psychology, Joint honours Psychology, or Neuropsychology).

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15000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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