Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MRes

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A first or upper second class degree in Psychology (or equivalent). The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. northumbria.ac.uk/..ses/psychology-dtfrps7

Overview

The MRes Psychology will give you a practical education in psychological research training which is informed by staff research experience.

You will benefit from working in a professional research environment, and develop advanced research skills that will enable you to plan, execute, analyse and disseminate high-quality psychological research.

With the opportunity to work both individually and collaboratively on research projects you will gain valuable critical and transferable skills and an understanding of the professional and ethical issues relating to producing research. You will graduate ready for employment in a research context, or doctoral level training in psychological research or applied psychology.

Career opportunities

The MRes Psychology provides you with the advanced research experience, critical knowledge and transferable skills to enable you to plan, execute, analyse and disseminate high-quality psychological research.

You will graduate as a trained psychological researcher fit for employment in professional research settings, enterprising and entrepreneurial activity or further study. Many of our previous graduates have continued to build on their research interests by going on to PhDs in psychological research or applied psychology, whilst others have worked as assistant psychologists or followed careers in the NHS.