Skip to main content
PostgraduateMSc

Psychological Research Methods

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
Visit University Website
1 yearDuration
£22,230Per Year (Intl)
£13,110Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MSc Psychological Research Methods 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 MSc Psychological Research Methods provides you with a solid grounding in how to understand and carry out research for a wide variety of applications. It is ideal if you are a graduate of psychology or a related discipline keen to advance and expand your research skills. Why choose this course? - This course provides you with an excellent basis for continued research at PhD level or for progressing in a research career in health, education, market research, HR, policy, polling or bioinformatics. International tuition fees are £22,230 per year, home/UK fees are £13,110 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Academia
Psychology
Health or education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology or a relevant discipline. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,230

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,230

Home Student Fee

£13,110

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Need-based

Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship

Birkbeck, University of London · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Birkbeck, University of London

About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Psychological Research Methods as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#388QS World
#34UK Ranking
7,720+Students
181+Courses
TEF Bronze
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses