Master of Science - Psychology - Research Methods and Statistics

Advance your career with an MSc in Psychology at the University of Cumbria. Gain essential research skills and prepare for PhD opportunities. Apply today!

For students who want to pursue a career in research or academia, the University of Cumbria's innovative MSc Psychology: Research Methods and Statistics course will be a great first step to enable them to go onto PhD research and beyond. They will gain skills in research design and planning, statistical data analysis, disseminating research (e.g. conferences, publishing in journals) and how to pursue a successful career in the field. This pathway aims to provide a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for learners who wish to advance their academic and professional development beyond undergraduate level, through developing specialized knowledge and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of psychological research methodology debates. It has been designed to cover the traditional and non-traditional research methods, such that prospective academics and practitioners alike feel equipped for future challenges.