Overview

Research drives progress, shapes policy and solves real-world problems. Psychological research methods help you study human behaviour and create evidence-based solutions. The Psychological Research Methods programme is offered at University of Stirling

Key facts

Our Masters in Psychological Research Methods takes a modern approach to studying mind and behaviour, preparing you for a future career in psychology and psychology research. It combines training in psychological theory with practical research skills. Gain an introduction to:

quantitative and qualitative research;
analysis and interpretation of data;
critical approaches to psychological science;
reporting of statistical analyses related to research.

Learn to get the most out of R. This specialised research software will help you manipulate datasets. It is the industry-standard tool for statistical analysis and data visualisation.You'll learn through workshops and understanding participant experiences to produce meaningful research.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Child Development
Cognition and Neuropsychology
Advances in Perception and Action
Climate and Environmental Psychology

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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80

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4

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60

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6

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General requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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24300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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