Course overview
Specifically designed for students who wish to pursue an academic research career, the course offers first-hand research experience through placements in different laboratories, working on thematically related research. This lab rotation offers strong candidates for doctoral research more scope to explore different topics within their areas of interest than the traditional options at Master’s level.
Two placements taken during the course allow you to contribute directly to your chosen supervisors’ research. A subsequent research project then gives you the chance to put this experience into practice in developing your own area of study, supported through the advice of relevant academics. Possible themes include (but are not limited to):
- Sensorimotor Control
- Cognition and Emotion
- Development of Language and Communication
- Evolutionary Psychology
Alternatively, you can plan your own pathway based on our research expertise.
Applied fields
Please note that this programme has been designed specifically for students who do not have a primary interest in applied fields.
If you are interested in applying psychology to real-world issues, this course is not for you. Instead, please take a look at our MSc programs in Clinical Applications of PsychologyLink opens in a new window, Behavioural and Economic ScienceLink opens in a new window, and Behavioural and Data ScienceLink opens in a new window, or the Centre for Education Studies’ MA in Psychology and EducationLink opens in a new window, or the Centre for Lifelong Learning's counselling coursesLink opens in a new window.
Skills from this degree
- Practical experience in research through placements across different laboratories that allow you to explore themes beyond traditional research boundaries
- Advanced data analysis skills
- Scientific communication skills or equivalent relevant skills of your choice