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University of Liverpool: Research Methods in Psychology
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This one-year full-time programme will give you the psychological knowledge and research skills needed to pursue doctoral level studies in psychology and to enhance your psychology career.
Academic staff within the School of Psychology, together with occasional visiting speakers, teach a valuable set of modules in practical research skills such as project management, quantitative and qualitative research, and statistics.
There's also a major, supervised empirical study component and a research dissertation to submit.
Why School of Psychology? Breadth and choice
Reflecting our main research strengths, we offer two one-year, full-time, taught Masters (MSc) programmes in:
- Investigative and Forensic Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology.
The Investigative and Forensic Psychology course is recognised by the Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP, British Psychological Society) and counts towards Chartered Forensic Status.
Innovative research
As home to the Centre for Investigative Psychology, we continue to stretch the boundaries of psychological inquiry with innovative research activity.
We've highly active, internationally renowned research groups and, in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), 80% of our research activity was rated as of international standard.
Our partners
Our partners include local hospitals and schools, the Regional Neurological and Neurosurgical NHS Trust, Prison Psychology departments, national and international Police Forces and associated Law Enforcement Agencies. There are also close links with other University departments in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences; in particular, Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, and Human Anatomy. Numerous collaborations exist between members of staff and their colleagues in other academic institutions both nationally and internationally.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To qualify for this programme you should have: A good first degree in psychology or related subject (minimum 2.1.; with equivalent marks in modules focused on methods and statistics), or extensive research experience; Ideally some experience of working on research projects (eg, as a research assistant) or in a role that draws on research skills; A good understanding of research methods and inferential statistics; Reasonable IT skills (knowledge of SPSS would be advantageous). |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To qualify for this programme you should have: A good first degree in psychology or related subject (minimum 2.1.; with equivalent marks in modules focused on methods and statistics), or extensive research experience; Ideally some experience of working on research projects (eg, as a research assistant) or in a role that draws on research skills; A good understanding of research methods and inferential statistics; Reasonable IT skills (knowledge of SPSS would be advantageous). |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Fees
| England | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 24400 GBP for Year 1 |
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