Psychological Science

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The MSc in Psychological Science programme is based in the Department of Psychology, which has a strong focus on research and its applications to social issues. The master programme reflects the core orientation of the department with emphases on research methods, applied & social psychology and clinical psychology. The course represents an exit route for those interested in research careers in the voluntary/state sector, and it provides an excellent basis for entry to doctoral level degree programmes in psychology.

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of this programme, it is expected that students will be able to:

* Describe advanced research methods and a variety of psychological theories and paradigms, and identify the applicability of psychological methods and theories to personal and social issues.
* Demonstrate reflective and critical thinking regarding psychological research and its applications and recognise the significance of psychological theories and psychological research methods for personal and social issues in everyday life.
* Develop and apply learning practices for independent studies, such as to identify where and how to locate and access information relevant to the study and research, to interrogate new information, to break tasks into manageable parts, to focus on task-related goals and to provide and receive feedback on learning experiences and progress.
* Display communication and presentation skills, that is, writing skills, oral presentation skills, and interviewing skills.
* Demonstrate interpersonal competencies and professional sensitivity in accordance with the role of psychologists in society, and develop mature and ethical attitudes that help to understand and address social and psychological issues.
* Apply psychological theories and methods to personal and social issues by considering the utility and feasibility of such applications.

This 1-year master programme requires full time attendance on campus. Overall, 90 credits (ECTS) are required for the degree, 30 credits of taught modules in the first semester, 30 credits of taught modules in the second semester, and 30 credits of the major research project. The course has 3 Streams: Research Methods, Applied & Social Psychology, and Clinical Psychology.

Normally a 2.2 honours degree in psychology is required. In addition, we will consider relevant work experience and equivalent qualifications in cognate fields (e.g., sociology, economics) with substantial research methods experience. In the case of international candidates the overseas equivalent is required. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievements in a Standard English Language Competency Test will be necessary. Candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80