Taught Masters courses

The Department of Psychology currently offers four taught courses at masters level.

The masters course is taken over one year full-time, although part-time options are also available. All our masters programmers have core and options modules, making them flexible. Individuals are encouraged to work with their supervisors in planning a path through their programme which best caters for their academic interests.

MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience

Meg scanner

Provides a bridge between undergraduate study and PhD research in cognitive neuroscience, with substantial hands-on experience of MRI, MEG and TMS.

NEW MSc in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice starting October 2013!

Reading, learning and cognition

This MSc in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice combines theoretical grounding in development and its disorders, with practical experience in clinical assessment and diagnosis.

NEW MSc in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience starting October 2013!

EEG non invasive research with children

The programme combines specifically focused modules relevant for Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience with courses teaching general principles of psychological research design, statistics and key transferable skills.

MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology

An equal balance of practice-based, methodological and theoretically driven modules designed to foster autonomy within the bounds of professional practice.
We also offer a MSc in Forensic Psychology Studies course.

Master of Research in Psychology

Applied forensic psychology

Provides the analytical and practical skills required for undertaking research at PhD level, but also a firm foundation for future success in other career areas.