MSc PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Our MSc in Psychological Research is exceptional for its dual emphasis on basic psychological science and applied issues. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of practical research skills, advanced studies in modern psychology, and an opportunity to learn how this knowledge is applied in either industrial or clinical settings. The course has been recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing the transferable skills essential to social science research. Students who take this course will get a comprehensive research experience working with top international calibre researchers, and an exceptional opportunity to see how modern psychology can be put into practice.
This Masters is recommended in the following cases:
- You are looking to specialise in a particular area of Psychology.
- You are interested in giving your CV/Resume an extra "boost".
- You are trying to get a feel for research in psychology before undertaking a PhD.
- You are looking for a job as a research assistant.
- You wish to undertake a PhD.
- Students wishing to can exit the programme after achieving either a PG Certificate or PG Diploma if they don’t wish to undertake the full MSc.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Many courses help strengthen career prospects through;
- Work placements: students are provided with a variety of options for work experience – either within the degree, through University internships or by volunteering.
- Industry partnerships: Some degrees are run in partnership with the industry such as Teacher Training, Nursing and Social Work.
- Professional accreditations: to help develop students’ careers, many of the degrees are accredited by professional bodies of global repute, such as IBMS, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, BCS, BPS, IET, ICF, SRA, and NMC.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate/Master Degree
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 2:2 equivalent
Students with a study gap of 2 years or more will be required to provide two letters of recommendation (i.e. One Academic Reference and one employer reference).
Mature students will be considered on a case by case basis.
If you do not meet the requirements for entry onto a Masters Degree in Bangor Business School then we can consider you for entry onto *International Incorporated Masters.
The pre-masters part of our International Incorporated Masters is taught on campus at Bangor University International College and delivered by our partner Oxford International Education Group.
Masters Programmes (MA/MSc/MBA)
Entry to any of our taught postgraduate courses (MA/MSc/MBA) usually requires a good first degree or equivalent from a university or another approved degree-awarding body, in a relevant subject (such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or Management). Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification or relevant practical experience may be accepted. In general, all applicants are judged on their individual merits – work experience and other factors are also considered.
English language: if your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English. For postgraduate taught programmes we require:
IELTS: overall score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5.)
Pearson PTE: a score of 56 (with no element lower than 51)
Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 169 (with no element lower than 162)
Bangor Business School - 6.0 (5.5)
Biological Sciences - 6.0 (5.5)
Computer Science - 6.0 (5.5)
Creative Studies & Media - 6.0 (5.5)
Education
QTS courses - 6.5 (6.0)
Non QTS courses - 6.0 (5.5)
PGCE course - 7.0(6.5)
MA Education - 6.5 (6.0)
Electronic Engineering - 6.0 (5.5)
MSc Nanotechnology and Microfabrication - 6.5 (6.0)
English Literature - 6.5 (6.0)
Environment, Natural Resources & Geography - 6.0 (5.5)
- MSc Distance Learning - 6.5 (6.0)
Healthcare Sciences - 6.0 (5.5)
Nursing & Midwifery - 6.0 (5.5)
History, Welsh History & Archaeology - 6.0 (5.5)
Law - 6.5 (6.0)
Linguistics & English Language - 6.0 (5.5)
MA Applied Linguistics for TEFL - 6.5 (6.0)
Medical Sciences - 6.0 (5.5)
MSc Genomics and Precision Medicine - 6.0 (5.5)
Modern Languages - 6.0 (5.5)
MA Translation Studies - 6.5 (6.0)
Music - 6.0 (5.5)
Ocean Sciences
MSc Marine Biology - 6.5 (6.0)
MSc Marine Environmental Protection - 6.5 (6.0)
MSc Applied Marine Geoscience - 6.0(5.5)
MSc Physical Oceanography - 6.0 (5.5)
Psychology - 6.0 (5.5)
MSc Psychological Research - 6.5 (6.0)
MSc Neuroimaging - 6.5 (6.0)
MRes - 6.5 (6.0)
Social Sciences - 6.0 (5.5)
MA Criminology and Law - 6.5 (6.0)
Sport, Health & Exercise Science - 6.0 (5.5)
Welsh - 6.0 (5.5)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17800 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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