Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Psychology Psychological Research Methods MSc Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MSc Psychological Research Methods UCAS code 1234 Duration 1 year full time 2 years part time Entry year 2026 Campus Streatham Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology Contextual offers Why study MSc Psychological Research Methods at Exeter? This programme aims to equip you with an array of methodological skills to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher in psychology, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, clinical, and clinical neuroscience research . It can be applied for as a stand-alone degree or form the first year of a PhD Delivered as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership – a hub of world-class social science research Acquire the necessary skills to generate good research questions, establish plausible theoretical answers, and carry out high-quality empirical research in order to test your hypotheses Complete a research project that makes a contribution to the discipline, and gives you necessary skills and confidence to be able to operate independently in the future Fast Track (current Exeter students) Open Days Get a prospectus Contact Programme Director: Dr Aureliu Lavric Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Top 100 in the world for Psychology Ranked 87th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2026 and 82nd in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026. 11th in the UK for internationally excellent research in Psychology REF 2021 based on 4* and 3* research, submitted to UoA4 Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Top 10 for Psychology in 3 major UK league tables 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2026; 9th in the Complete University Guide 2026; 10th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 Extensive research facilities including eye tracking, EEG/ERP and TMS laboratories, audio-visual recording suite and MRI scanner Entry requirements Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology.
Key Program Features
Why study MSc Psychological Research Methods at Exeter?
- This programme aims to equip you with an array of methodological skills to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher in psychology, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, clinical, and clinical neuroscience research .
- It can be applied for as a stand-alone degree or form the first year of a PhD
- Delivered as part of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership – a hub of world-class social science research
- Acquire the necessary skills to generate good research questions, establish plausible theoretical answers, and carry out high-quality empirical research in order to test your hypotheses
- Complete a research project that makes a contribution to the discipline, and gives you necessary skills and confidence to be able to operate independently in the future
Career Opportunities
Careers
Employer-valued skills this course develops
On completion of your postgraduate degree you will have the scientific skills to enable progression into research or professional psychology, the communication skills required for marketing and business roles, and the interpersonal skills needed for progression into personnel or caring professions.
Exeter’s reputation amongst graduate employers has helped postgraduates into successful careers in research, high technology industries, management, personnel, legal and advertising services amongst others.
Careers services
Our careers teams at the Career Zone can help guide you through a wealth of information to match your skills and interests to a career that will suit you. Our staff work with regional, national and international employers to develop new work placement, project and graduate opportunities.
Recent graduates Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates of our Psychology Masters programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey 2016/17. Please note that, due to data protection concerns, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond. Recent graduates are now working as: Dietetic Support Worker High school counsellor Independent Researcher Lab Assistant Lemur Trust Wildlife and Technology Trainee Product developer Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Research Assistant Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Writer Recent graduates are now working for: Alexander Care AseraCare Hospice CAMHS Urgent Help Service Cardiff University Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre CIRCLE/Flamingo Land Devon Autism and ADHE Service Mercedes Benz Shanghai Foreign Service Co. Ltd. The Wellcome Trust University of Exeter Medical School Further study Further study is a popular choice for a number of students following graduation from our Masters programmes. Below are a few examples of further study undertaken by recent graduates of our Psychology Masters programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey 2016/17. PhD Psychology Master of Applied Psychology MPH Psychology PhD Medical Studies PhD in Psychology
Program Curriculum
Course content
This programme consists of compulsory taught modules and a substantial research project. It will acquaint you with a wide range of data analysis techniques and research methods in the areas of clinical neuroscience, and both clinical and cognitive psychology, while enabling you to develop particular specialist skills and knowledge in selected areas.
You will be able to get involved with one or more of the research groups in the department to explore your research interests further.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. 180 credits of compulsory modules Compulsory modules Code Module Credits PSYM201 Advanced Statistics 30 PSYM202 Behavioural Science Research Skills 15 PSYM210 Research Apprenticeship 90 PSYM212 Current Research Issues in Psychological Research Methods 15 PSYM234 Methods in Cognitive, Affective, and Developmental Psychology and Neuroscience 15 PSYM230 Advances in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience 15 Optional modules You are also permitted to take the five-credit module PSY3910 Professional Development Experience. Registration on this module is subject to a competitive application process. If taken, this module will not count towards progression or award calculation.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology. A degree in another discipline may be accepted if it included substantial content in Psychology, research methodology and statistics. Due to the nature of the programme we require applicants to have studied and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent in at least two statistics/research methods modules previously. BA Psychology will also be considered if at least two statistics/research methods modules have been studied.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B2 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,200/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
£13,300 full-time; £6,650 part-time
International fees per year:
£28,900 full-time; £14,450 part-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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About The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-09-21
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)