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Research Methods in Psychology MRes

University of Leicester

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    University of Leicester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course description

This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in psychology, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career.

The Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has particular research strengths in:

  • Cellular and molecular neurobiology
  • Cognitive and behavioural sciences
  • Perception and sensory processing
  • Health and psychological wellbeing

You will be encouraged to undertake a research project in one of these areas.

Teaching and learning

All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. You will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

Careers and employability

This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in psychology, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career.

Application deadline

09 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 23,650per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, England

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    45th out of 118 8

    24th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    127 59%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    89th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    125 61%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    26th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    22nd

    13

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