Program Overview
The Research Methods in Psychology at University of Essex is a MSc programme in Psychology 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 psychology. 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 Research Methods in Psychology 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Methods in Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Research Management
- Research Project (MSc)
- Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Neuropsychology of Perception and Attention (optional)
- Critical Literature Review (optional)
- Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience (optional)
- Special Topics in Social Psychology (optional)
- Psychology at Work and in the Real World (optional)
- Special Topics in Individual Differences and Developmental Psychology (optional)
- Special Topics in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (optional)
- Special Topics in Perception and Cognition (optional)
- Visual Attention: From lab to life (Advanced) (optional)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
UK entry requirements
You need a first, upper second or high lower second class honour degree, or equivalent, in psychology or a related subject.
International & EU entry requirements
They accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
