Psychology (MRes) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme covers: the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods in a chosen research area; designing, managing and reporting on an extended research project; and subject-specific IT skills.
It enables you to conduct extended supervised research in a focused area within contemporary psychology, such as psychosocial studies, brain and cognitive development, or computational cognitive neuroscience. You will have the opportunity to attend research seminars organised by the Department of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck and a number of other local research centres and institutes.
The programme is designed for graduates in psychology and related disciplines who have prior research skills training and who are seeking to complete a specific, well-defined research project. If you would like to carry out research in any area of contemporary psychology, either at PhD level or in the private sector, it will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and experiences.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Provides experience of in-depth research in a chosen area of contemporary psychological research.
- We have a strong research tradition, having achieved a 5 rating in the last two Research Assessment Exercises.
- Provides a possible route into the PhD Psychology programme at Birkbeck.
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Course structure
Two modules:
- Generic Research Skills
- Critical Review of Research Methodologies.
A supervised research dissertation.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Psychology.
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers as psychologists, or in education, human resources or management.
Find out more about careers in psychology.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- You can apply at any time of the year.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews