Psychological Research Methods with Data Science MSc
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
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€ 99
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ABOUT
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science
Course description
Bringing together practical training in the latest research techniques with computational data analysis classes, this course has been developed to enable psychology students to make the transition to becoming data scientists.
We’ll train you in the most commonly applied quantitative methods including multilevel modelling, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling, as well as the skills of when to apply such techniques and how to interpret the output. Our leading psychologists, your teachers, have extensive experience of handling large data sets to answer pressing problems in psychology and they’ll lead your computational data analysis training and aid your transition to data science. Throughout your course, 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 data science 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 data scientists in academia and professional roles: you’ll understand ethical issues and the implications of using data to predict and influence human behaviour, and develop your presentation skills ready to take part in our annual student-led summer conference.
The research project and 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 data science 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 Psychological Research Methods with Data Science
- Research Methods
- Intermediate Multivariate Statistics for Psychology
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Psychologists
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Systematically Reviewing Psychological Research
- Current Issues in Psychological Research
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
Demand is growing for Data Scientists. With practical skills in data handling and interpretation, coupled with an understanding of the ethical implications of using data to predict and influence human behaviour, you’ll be well equipped to pursue an exciting career in a range of industries, including:
- Government and the Civil Service, working on services that millions of people use every day;
- Large technology and social media companies, interpreting marketing research to build customer insight;
- Higher education conducting scientific research;
- Finance or banking, building bespoke customer solutions.
If you choose to continue your research training, you’ll be well equipped to pursue a PhD.
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 a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
ees 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.
Department bursaries
Each year we offer two bursaries to students on this course. 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.
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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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.