This programme focusses on a topic of your choice through an independent research project. It is specifically designed to enable you to develop your research skills and to undertake independent research while at the same time, broadening your knowledge and understanding in an area of psychology that excites you.
You will learn how to research the literature and to plan and manage a research project. The skills and attributes you gain in critical thinking, project management and report writing will help you to achieve your career potential.
The programme also provides an excellent springboard for students wishing to continue their studies through to PhD level.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURTE
Intermediate Research Methods
Intermediate Statistics
RESEARCH THESIS
Master’s thesis
AREA OF RESEARCH
The Psychology Department has three research groups: Well-being & Community Psychology, Organisational & Work Psychology, and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. This broad range of expertise means we can help you study the following areas:
Biological Psychology – includes the areas of hormones and behaviour, brain function and genetics
Cognitive Psychology – includes the areas of attention, perception, learning and language
Development Psychology – includes the areas of lifespan development, and the social and cultural contexts of development
Individual Differences – includes the areas of personality, intelligence, motivation and mental health
Social Psychology – includes the areas of attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations and close relationships
Applied Psychology – includes the areas of clinical and health psychology, education or school psychology and industrial and organisational psychology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis*
* For case-to-case basis an interview may be required