MSc Psychological Research Methods

The Psychology Research Methods MSc course at the University of Lincoln aims to provide students with the essential skills to pursue a career in academia or the wider application of psychology. It provides comprehensive training in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, equipping students with all they need to conduct high-level, independent psychological research.Course Content: The course offers a mix of theoretical discussion and practical lab classes. It tackles areas like designing and conducting psychological research, using statistical analyses with SPSS and R, and working with qualitative research methods. Students can deepen their grasp of advanced research design, multi-variate statistics, and quantitative research. They will undertake an independent research project under the guidance of a research-active academic tutor.Key Modules: Key modules include Advanced Research Design and Analysis, Contemporary Themes and Issues in Psychology, Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Research, Multi-variate Statistics for Use in Health and Psychology, Qualitative Methods in Psychology Research, and Independent Research Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and if the students already possess the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), they would be eligible for Stage 1 status towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates can go on to use their skills in a range of careers in professional and academic research settings. Possible professions include educational psychologist, high intensity therapist, and occupational psychologist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.