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â€‹Why study MSc Research Methods at BU?

Acquire a range of psychological research methods and skills to investigate human behaviour, culminating in an ability to conduct rigorous research independently
Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about a chosen area of Psychology (clinical, clinical and developmental neuropsychology and forensic)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of Psychology as an empirical science
Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation and research
Benefit from the Psychology Department’s research and professional practice collaborations and initiatives
Undertake rigorous research using state-of-the-art facilities under expert staff guidance

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Programme Structure

Core units:

Research Project
Introduction to Research Methods
Digital Methods and Data Skills

Advanced Quantitative Methods or Advanced Qualitative Methods (choose one unit)

Subject Specialism units (choose one in semester 1):

Investigative Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
Neurodevelopmental Diversity (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)

Roots and Range of Psychological Disorders (Clinical Psychology)

Subject Specialism units (choose 2 paired units in semester 2):

Behavioural Analysis of Serious Crime - and - Professional Practice and Court Skills (Forensic Psychology
Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology - and - Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disorders (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
Clinical Skills - and - Psychological Therapy 1 (Clinical Psychology)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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66

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject.

Required subjects include: Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biological Science and, Social Science.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry:

India: Bachelor’s degree (four years) from a recognised HE institution with a minimum overall result of 55%

Nigeria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum classification of 2:4

China: Chinese Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution with 65% or above

Turkey: Bachelor’s degree (Lisans Diplomasi - four years) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3/4.0

Ghana: Bachelor's degrees from University of Ghana or Legon with a grade of 2.00 or above, or from Cape Coast with a grade 2.5 or above

USA: US Bachelor’s degree (four years), with a 2.5 GPA or above

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Tuition Fees

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19688 GBP / year

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11550 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

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