Course Highlights

MSc Research Methods is 1 Year, Full-Time, Master level course & here are the top reasons to go for this course.

• A Master’s in Research Methods in Psychology opens up career opportunities in psychology, social, and health sciences.
• You shall gain expert training in advanced psychology research methods and carry out basic and applied research projects in a wide range of areas with this Master’s degree course.
• You will learn to use a range of research tools, such as databases, statistical software, and computer programmes, and develop extensive practical research skills to apply in any context where human behavior is essential.
• Psychology department at Swansea has an outstanding reputation, both in the UK and internationally.
• According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014, they are one of only 4 psychology departments in the UK to achieve a 100%, 4-star rating for the reasearch and significance of their work.
• Many of their academic staff are leaders in specialist research fields, including clinical and health psychology, brain injury, sleep, cognition, neuroscience, and developmental psychology.

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements: MSc Research Methods in Psychology

• Class 12: No Specific Cut off Mentioned 
• Bachelors: 60% - Students need a minimum of a UK 2.2 degree in Psychology or a related discipline.
• If you don’t have a suitable degree qualification, you should evidence substantial research activity in your current role. 
• You will also need to confirm a commitment to a subsequent career within a research setting.

Exams: English Language Requirements

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 and minimum component scores 6 and above in all domains
• PTE: 62 with more than 56 in every section

Course Fees

Course Fees: MSc Research Methods in Psychology

Note: 

• The above values are approximate and are subject to change.
• The hostel charges may vary depending on the choice of accommodation opted by the student.
• The above mentioned fees and expenses are only for the 1st Year of the course duration.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities : MSc Research Methods in Psychology 

• Master's degree in Research Methods in Psychology provides a solid academic foundation and opens up career opportunities in professional and applied areas of psychology, social, and health sciences.
• This course is ranked 2nd in the UK for Graduate Prospects by The Times and Sunday Times University League Tables 2019.
• Post the studies; you can be placed as an applied psychologist, a teacher, a consultant, and a researcher in settings like NHS, Higher Education, and Health Promotion.
• Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey, helping you build a bright future with employability workshops, employers talks, bespoke events and careers fairs, and individual advice from careers advisers.
• Swansea also provides funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
• You'll get help and advice from Swansea University Alumni up to two years after your graduation.
• This programme is suitable for progression onto a Ph.D. programme as your modules are structured well to learn how to research extensively.

Key Learnings

MSc Research Methods in Psychology from Swansea University will help you in developing these essential skills.

• It covers an array of methodological content that will provide you with the skills necessary to research in public or private-sector organizations or continue to a Ph.D. in preparation for an academic research career.
• Based in the College of Human and Health Sciences, you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment, with many opportunities to connect across disciplines.
• You will develop a keen understanding of the nature and limitations of the scientific method and the main alternatives, alongside a knowledge of the historical, theoretical, and philosophical issues underlying psychological and behavioral science.

Study Benefits

• The state-of-the-art research facilities at Swansea, UK include a high-density electroencephalography (EEG) suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, transcranial direct current stimulation, and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus more than 20 all-purpose research rooms.
• You will be joining a university whose been named ‘University of the Year’ at the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2019.
• The university is located in the second largest city of Wales, and it is well-known for its vibrant student life.
• Whether you’re a sports fanatic, culture vulture, or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy; there are 120 societies, 50 sports clubs, and 12 months of must-see events at Swansea.
• Swansea University holds Athena Swan Silver Award for good practices towards advancing gender equality: representation, progression, and success for all.
• Swansea has strong links with the NHS and organizations within the Life Science Sector.

Core Modules

Key Modules:MSc Research Methods in Psychology 

• Computing Skills
• Statistical Methods
• Empirical Projects
• Generic Research Skills – Research Methods in Psychology
• Philosophy of Psychology
• Qualitative Methods
• Dissertation (MSc Research Methods)

Optional Modules

Optional Modules:MSc Research Methods in Psychology 

• Structure and Function of the Brain
• Applied Behaviour Analysis

Scholarships

Swansea University, Wales offers many scholarship opportunities for you, some of them are

• We are excited to inform you that ‘Study in Wales’ has confirmed a prestigious new scholarship programme for international students wishing to study at a Welsh University in  amounting upto 10,000 pounds

  The scholarships are available to students from Vietnam, India, the USA and countries of the European Union. This prestigious scheme is the first scholarship of it’s kind Wales and is funded by the Global Wales Programme – a partnership between the Welsh Government, Universities Wales, The British Council and HEFCW.

  Applicants must have applied for and received an offer to study at Swansea University at Master’s level in September 2022

• Sporting Excellence Scholarship worth 1000 pounds for extraordinary sports talent

  Swansea looks for students who not only satisfy the normal academic requirements for admission but who have also demonstrated outstanding ability in whatever sporting sphere they have made their specialty.

  Please note that to apply for a High Performance Sport Scholarship and an invitation to receive TASS status at Swansea University you will need to complete and submit a Sport Scholarship Application Form It will be assessed by the selection panel and if your application is successful you will be informed which level of scholarship will be awarded.

• International Excellence scholarship for students who have already demonstrated academic excellence or show potential to do so during their time at Swansea University
  Up to £4,000
  deadline for September 2022 Entry - 12:00 GMT 30th June 2022
  Please note to be considered for a scholarship, you must already hold an offer to study with Swansea University. 

 General Guidelines for Applying Scholarships from Swansea University

Make sure you hold an offer of study with Swansea University before you apply for a scholarship – students who have met the eligibility criteria to study with Swansea University will only be considered

Be clear about why you deserve a scholarship – this may be because of things you have done or will do

Complete the scholarship application form – many students do not answer the questions fully which makes it unlikely that they will be awarded a scholarship

Apply before the deadline – demand for scholarships is high, so apply as soon as you are able