Overview

Throughout the Psychological Research Methods, M.Sc programme from Keele University you will gain the skills required to pursue PhD research, launch a career as a professional researcher in psychology and more.

Career opportunities:

Our MSc in Psychological Research Methods can position you for successful PhD research and a career in academia, equipping you with a broad range of research expertise to tackle diverse questions within psychology and beyond. This programme also offers you the opportunity to develop your analytical skills and expertise and put these skills into practice in an authentic context.With a demand for an evidence-based understanding of human behaviour, an ability to interpret and analyse complex forms of data, and communicate ideas clearly to others, this programme will equip you with demonstrable transferrable skills and experiences to prepare you for your future career.

Given the data analytical focus of this MSc, the career routes are many and varied, but example career directions include:

Applying for ESRC PhD studentships
Academia
Consultancy
Governmental organisations
Healthcare
Management
Research and development
Immediate professional and commercial practice
Market research
Public agencies
Education and teaching
Charitable and voluntary organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Psychological Research Methods
Professional Practice in Psychology
Using Evidence-Based Approaches to Change Practice Across the Lifespan
Advancing Research: Computational Modelling, Statistics and Open Space

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 665 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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2:2 degree in any subjectordemonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

Tuition Fees

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17700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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