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Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject. Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized re… Read more

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject. Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.

What is Psychological Research?
Psychological research is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. The goal of psychological research is to understand how people think, feel, and behave. Psychological research can be divided into two main types: basic research and applied research. Basic research is conducted to gain a better understanding of human behavior. Applied research is conducted to solve real-world problems. Psychological research is conducted using a variety of methods, including experiments, case studies, surveys, and naturalistic observation. Psychologists use these methods to study a wide range of topics, including child development, abnormal psychology, emotions, cognition, mental disorders, and social behavior.

What can I do with a degree in Psychological Research?
There are many career options available for those with a degree in psychological research. Some people work in academia, conducting research and teaching at colleges and universities. Others work in government, using their knowledge of psychology to help create public policy. Still others work in the private sector, applying their skills to businesses and organizations. There are many different types of psychological research, so there are many different career paths that one can take. Whatever your interests, there is likely a way to use your degree in psychological research to pursue a career that you will find fulfilling.

What degrees are available in Psychological Research?
Psychological research degrees are available at the undergraduate and graduate level. An undergraduate degree in psychological research can lead to a career in psychology or a related field. A graduate degree in psychological research can lead to a career as a researcher, professor, or clinical psychologist.

What will I study during my Psychological Research degree?
The coursework for a psychological research degree will vary depending on the level of study and the specific program. However, there are some common topics that are covered in most programs. These include research methods, statistics, and psychological theory. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of psychology, such as child development or social psychology.

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Brunel University London
London, United Kingdom

Brunel University London’s Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online has been created for students and working professionals from non-psychology backgrounds, who want to ... +

Brunel University London’s Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc online has been created for students and working professionals from non-psychology backgrounds, who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical applications of psychological sciences and their impact on society. This online psychological sciences course will prepare you to tackle different areas within the field of psychology, including research methods, psychological theory, statistics, and report preparation. You will explore the historical and conceptual issues of the subject, and develop globally sought-after skills for a wide range of careers, or further study (e.g. PhD, ClinPsyD, DEdPsy). -
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Part-time
English
May 2023
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Arden University
Coventry, United Kingdom

Are you determined to pursue a professional career in psychology but don’t have an undergraduate degree in the subject? Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited onli ... +

Are you determined to pursue a professional career in psychology but don’t have an undergraduate degree in the subject? Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited online MSc Psychology will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of core areas of psychology and will prepare you to make ethical and evidence-based decisions in the field, all on one online master in psychology. -
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KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium

KU Leuvens 'Master of Psychology: Theory and Research' aims at guiding students to become independent researchers in psychological science. The Faculty offers a challenging an ... +

KU Leuvens 'Master of Psychology: Theory and Research' aims at guiding students to become independent researchers in psychological science. The Faculty offers a challenging and dynamic study environment with research-based education delivered in close interaction with internationally renowned researchers. -
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Middlesex University Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Welcome to the MSc Applied Psychology, a unique programme in Dubai offering students a range of modules that give a taste of various applied psychological fields. As a campus ... +

Welcome to the MSc Applied Psychology, a unique programme in Dubai offering students a range of modules that give a taste of various applied psychological fields. As a campus of Middlesex University, we bring you an internationally recognised degree developed by the expertise of applied and academic psychologists. -
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Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom

Gain expert training in advanced psychology research methods and carry out basic and applied research projects in a wide range of areas with this Master’s degree course.

Gain expert training in advanced psychology research methods and carry out basic and applied research projects in a wide range of areas with this Master’s degree course. -
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The University of Edinburgh - School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This programme provides an opportunity for intensive advanced training in psychological research while giving you the flexibility to select courses in the areas of psychology ... +

This programme provides an opportunity for intensive advanced training in psychological research while giving you the flexibility to select courses in the areas of psychology and cognitive neuroscience of most interest to you. In addition to advanced training in general academic skills and statistical modelling, you will gain training in a variety of specific methodologies including, but not limited to brain imaging, neurodisruption, eye-tracking, clinical case analysis, psychometric modelling, and discourse analysis. Building on the research methods training, you will take topical courses in one of the core research areas of our department: social psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, individual differences, psychology of language, and human development. Your MSc culminates in a research dissertation in a core research area: an original, publication-quality piece of research, undertaken in close collaboration with researchers in the relevant group. You will take courses on the theoretical and methodological aspects of psychological science, and conduct an original research dissertation in your area of interest. You will also receive thorough training in advanced academic skills and research methods within psychology, including comprehensive coverage of statistical modelling and research design using the R statistical language. -
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Uzhhorod National University
Uzhhorod, Ukraine

The educational-professional program is focused on the acquisition by students of professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies for the successful implemen ... +

The educational-professional program is focused on the acquisition by students of professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies for the successful implementation of professional activities. -
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