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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Psychology

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£2,780Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MRes Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MRes Psychology is a research-only degree that enables you to conduct extended supervised research in a focused area of contemporary psychology, such as brain and cognitive development, computational cognitive neuroscience, or health and lived experience. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal if you are a graduate in psychology or a related discipline with prior research skills training and are seeking to complete a specific, well-defined research project. - It provides you with valuable experience of designing and running your own research project in psychological scien... International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £2,780 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Psychology
Advanced Research Design and Statistics
Literature Review and Critical Analysis
Neuroscience Research Techniques
Cognitive Development Research
Computational Methods in Psychology
Research Project and Dissertation
Professional Development in Psychological Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology or a relevant discipline, with prior advanced training (normally graduate level) in psychological research methods. Applicants with undergraduate qualifications only should normally apply for the MSc Psychological Research Methods. In your application you will need to offer an outline of your research proposal with specifications. You will also need to nominate possible supervisors from our Faculty of Science who have

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£5,238

Home Student Fee

£2,780

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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