Program Overview
The Psychological Research Methods at University of Cumbria is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychological Research Methods programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychological Research Methods programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Skills and Methods
- Professional Values and Ethics
- Dissertation
- Advanced Statistics
- Historical and Philosophical Issues in Psychology
- Implementing Psychological Research Techniques
- Settings in Forensic Psychology
- Forensic psychology, Offending Behaviour and the Criminal Justice System
- Working with Specialist Populations in Forensic Psychology Settings
- Qualitative Research Methodologies and Techniques
- Theories of Contemporary Society
- Contemporary Criminology
- Critical perspectives in Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Rhetoric and Reality of Child and Adolescent Development
- Cultural and Sociological Aspects of Child and Adolescent Well Being
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theories and Interventions
- Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Studies
- Psychology of Violent Behaviour
- Critical Perspectives in Safeguarding Adults
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via non-standard entry procedures.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months