Research Methods In Psychology Msc/Pgdip/Pgcert

University of Liverpool

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

1 Year

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$36547

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Overview This one-year full-time programme will give you the psychological knowledge and research skills needed to pursue doctoral level studies in psychology and to enhance your psychology career. Academic staff within the School of Psychology, together with occasional visiting speakers, teach a valuable set of modules in practical research skills such as project management, quantitative and qualitative research, and statistics. There's also a major, supervised empirical study component and a research dissertation to submit. Why School of Psychology? Breadth and choice Reflecting our main research strengths, we offer two one-year, full-time, taught Masters (MSc) programmes in: Investigative and Forensic Psychology Research Methods in Psychology. Career prospects Our programmes aim to provide students with a high level of academic and analytical skill, making them suitable for careers or further postgraduate study in a number of areas. Graduates have had a choice of possibilities, including: Joining research teams as research associates in many areas, such as Applied Psychology and Criminology Working in the substance misuse field Clinical training Becoming members of police forces as “civilians” involved in intelligence work or as police officers Working in prisons or with clinical forensic populations working in commercial or industrial research and development units.

For international students

An undergraduate degree in psychology or related subject (minimum 2.1 with equivalent marks in modules focused on methods and statistics), or extensive research experience. Ideally some experience of working on research projects (eg, as a research assistant) or in a role that draws on research skills. A good understanding of research methods and inferential statistics. Reasonable IT skills (knowledge of SPSS would be advantageous). IELTS: Overall IELTS 7.5, no less than 7.0 in component scores. TOEFL iBT: 108 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 24, Reading 24, Speaking 24.

1 Year - Full time

Fee

£28,300.00 (US$ 36,547) per yearAccommodation - 600 to 900 This is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Liverpool Campus, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England, United Kingdom

About

A founding member of the esteemed Russell Group, the University of Liverpool has plenty to shout about. Currently placed 36th in the Complete University Guide UK 2019 the university is consistently ranked within the top 200 universities worldwide (THE 2018/19, QS 2018/19, ARWU 2018).
The university is first in the Russell Group for graduate employability, with 94% of all Liverpool graduates in professional employment or further study within six months of graduation. Graduates also received the second highest salaries, in comparison to other universities in the Northwest region, five years after graduating (LEO 2017).
The university is always looking for ways to improve its campus, and has recently invested GBP 800 million into its campus and academic facilities. There are plenty of on-campus amenities to make use of, ranging from a fitness centre to a nightclub, and libraries which are open 24/7 during term time.
The Student Union was voted the best in the country at the NUS Awards in 2016. There are more than 250 sports clubs and societies for students to enjoy where they can try new things and make friends.
Liverpool is an inexpensive city to live in and it was the 2018 winner of WhatUni’s? students’ choice award for ‘best city life’ The birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has a vibrant cultural scene, countless shops and bars, clubs, music venues and dining options for all to enjoy outside of studying.
The university’s international community is large with more than 8,000 students travelling from over 130 countries to study there every year. International students are also encouraged to take up the numerous overseas study opportunities available in countries including China, Australia, Canada, USA and Europe.

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