Masters courses in psychology

Our taught masters programmes are great preparation for a PhD or the next step towards clinical training.

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Courses in psychological research methods

Postgraduate taught

Psychological Research Methods MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Tailor your training to your research interests and career goals, from clinical and cognitive to developmental and social psychology, as you study the latest techniques from published psychologists.

Postgraduate taught

Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Receive advanced statistical training and explore the statistical methods and software tools you'll need to handle and interpret large datasets about human behaviour.

Postgraduate taught

Psychological Research Methods with Data Science MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Make the transition from psychology student to data scientist with our MSc. The course combines practical training in the latest research techniques with classes in computational data analysis.

  • Funding available

Courses in cognitive neuroscience

Postgraduate taught

Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Gain in-depth training in core aspects of contemporary neuroscience, from sensation and sensory processing to understanding complex brain functions and artificial intelligence. You'll work on a research project in cognitive neuroscience with a world-leading expert from the Department of Psychology and be prepared for a career in research, healthcare, industry or study to PhD level.

Postgraduate taught

Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Gain in-depth training in core aspects of cognitive neuroscience and human neuroimaging, enabling you to generate and interpret neurobiological data in order to draw conclusions from healthy and unhealthy brains. You'll develop skills in neuroimaging, neurophysiological data collection and analysis techniques, and practical neuroanatomy.

Postgraduate taught

Systems Neuroscience MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the interactions between neural structures to understand how brain cells communicate and transform information to control the body. Learn about the core problems in systems neuroscience and develop your understanding of the disciplines and techniques used to address these problems.

In partnership with the Department of Journalism Studies 

Postgraduate taught

Science Communication MSc

  • September 2023 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn how to communicate science to the public from world-leading experts. You’ll explore the use of different platforms and methods, to find your voice within the science communication world.

Postgraduate departmental bursaries

Each year we offer two bursaries to students on each of our courses. If you're awarded a bursary you'll receive a £1,500 reduction in your tuition fees. These bursaries are awarded on a competitive basis, based on:

  • academic performance as indicated by a grade point average and transcript
  • other relevant skills and knowledge (for example, programming courses outside the degree or relevant work experience)
  • research activity (co-authoring papers, conference presentations, etc)
  • personal statement, which should include information on why you want to do the course you have applied for and how it fits with your aspirations

To be considered for a bursary in the year that you intend to start your course, submit your application to study with us by 31 May. All applications received before this deadline will automatically be considered for a bursary.

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