Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics MSc
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science
Course description
This 12-month course is designed to train you in the advanced statistical skills and latest research methods that are needed to handle and interpret large datasets documenting human behaviour, ready for clinical training, a PhD or an exciting psychological career.
Through your statistical training we’ll teach you the latest techniques including confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling, multilevel modelling and generalised linear models (using R software). We’ll teach you the skills you need and give you the opportunities to apply them to the area of psychology that you’re interested in: from cognitive and developmental, to social and clinical psychology.
Alongside your statistical training you’ll learn a broad range of research techniques from neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), behavioural genetics, through experimental methodologies and clinical trial design, to qualitative interview, diary study methodologies and specialist methods for working with infants, children and clinical populations.
You’ll also begin training in a range of skills that are important for psychologists in academia and professional roles: you’ll understand ethical issues in research, learn how to write a grant proposal, and develop your presentation skills ready to take part in our annual student-led summer conference.
The Research Project with Advanced Statistics and Systematic Literature Review course components, which include coverage of meta-analysis, give you the opportunity to focus on a chosen psychological research question in detail under the supervision of one of our world-class researchers.
You can choose a supervisor from an area of psychology that matches your research interests and future career aspirations within cognitive, developmental, social or clinical psychology.
These projects give you the opportunity to put your new statistical skills and research methods knowledge into practice while addressing an issue at the cutting edge of psychological research. It’s common for MSc research projects and literature reviews to form the basis of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
Core modules:
- Research Project in Psychology with Advanced Statistics
- Research Methods
- Intermediate Multivariate Statistics for Psychology
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Psychologists
- Systematically Reviewing Psychological Research
- Professional Skills for Psychologists
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Teaching
You’ll learn through small-group teaching in a mixture of seminars, workshops and one-to-one supervision.
Assessment
All assessment is coursework-based.
Your career
Previous graduates have gone on to PhD training with an advanced quantitative dimension in neuroimaging, health psychology and social psychology. Others have found employment in the higher education, health or charity sectors with job roles such as:
- Graduate Statistical Analyst or Programme Analyst in Higher Education.
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant in NHS trusts or other public health organisations.
- Psychological Researcher or Lecturer in academia.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline.
Evidence of undergraduate training in statistics for psychology is also required.
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £10,300
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £26,200
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
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Expenses (GBP)
26200
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.