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MSc Research Methods in Psychology (Full-time) MSc Research Methods in Psychology (Part-time) MSc Human Neuroscience (Full-time, part-time available) MSc Psychology
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Course details
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Year 1
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With the supervision and guidance of clinicians and clinical researchers, you will acquire specialist skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your clinical career pathway, with a focus on training related to the core concepts and techniques of clinical psychology.
Core modules
PSYC721
Core Competencies for Clinical Practice in Psychology 20 creditsThis module introduces students to core competencies in clinical practice. Practical and experiential learning help students develop these competencies, and reflective activities aid students in the process of taking control of their own professional development — identifying strengths, weaknesses and formulating a plan for treatment.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
PSYC723
Applied Clinical Research 60 creditsConducting research with service users in clinical settings poses a unique set of challenges. This module supports students to tackle a small-scale clinical research project and to analyse and report results.
90% Coursework
10% Practicals
PSYC750
Personal and Professional Development 0 creditsThis module will enhance students awareness of the transferable skills they possess, focus thinking about future employment, spur reflection on recent learning, and promote the effective use of feedback to enhance academic performance.
PSYC762
Models of Intervention in Psychology 20 creditsWhat makes a psychologically based intervention effective? This module covers a range of contemporary interventions for clinical psychological and behavioural problems, focusing on a critical analysis of the psychological mechanisms underlying interventions and explores how laboratory research can be translated into new interventions.
70% Coursework
30% Practicals
PSYC763
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 1 20 creditsThe module introduces students to a range of approaches to data collection including interviewing, surveys, computer programming, systematic reviewing and EEG. It also provides students with a grounding in core research skills such as writing, literature reviewing and conducting service evaluation.
100% Coursework
PSYC764
Advanced Skills and Techniques for Psychological Research Part 2 20 creditsThe module introduces students to a range of approaches to data analytic and data handling methodologies including qualitative approaches such as thematic analysis and content analysis and methods of analysing and data handling approaches to quantitative data such as JAMOVI/JASP and excel. The module will also cover specific elements of analysis such as clinical significance, psychometrics and research dissemination through academic posters.
100% Coursework
PSYC765
Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: From lab to community 20 creditsTo show how different cognitive science and neuroscience techniques can be used to advance understanding cognition and how this relates to neurological conditions. Students are introduced to a range of neuropsychological conditions including Acquired Brain Injuries, Parkinson’s and dementia and approaches to intervention from lab through to hospital and community settings.
70% Coursework
30% Practicals
PSYC766
Becoming a Practitioner Psychologist 20 creditsThis module provides foundational knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical psychology and other practitioner psychologist roles. The module introduces students to the social, cultural and legal context in which mental health professions operate.
70% Coursework
30% Practicals
HIPL600
Interprofessional Learning 3
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required, with a normal minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency of 6.5.
Fees, costs and funding
New student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
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Home | £9,900 | £10,300 |
International | £17,600 | £18,150 |
Part time (Home) | £550 | £570 |
Tuition fee discount for University of Plymouth graduates
- 10% discount on tuition fees for home students
- £2,000 discount on tuition fees for international students
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
To reward outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies.
How to apply
- Your personal experiences and reflections on mental health.
- Demonstration of your potential to adhere to the NHS’ values, and to acquire the skills and aptitudes of a professional psychologist.
- Your reflections on what you consider to be the opportunities and challenges of undertaking further study in the field of mental health and clinically related psychology.
- Reflections on your own resilience and preparedness for a challenging course.
- Your experiences of working, volunteering or research in fields related to mental health (if this applies; it is not a requirement that you have this experience to access the programme).
Facilities in the School of Psychology
Make the most of our specialist facilities – we’re a well equipped department ready to support your research.
Our labs
People
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Dr Christopher Berry
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Dr Ben Whalley
Associate Professor
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Dr Alyson Norman
Associate Head of School for Teaching, Learning, Quality and Student Experience
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Professor Stephen Hall
Professor in Human Neuroimaging
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Professor Judy Edworthy
Emeritus Professor
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Dr Giorgio Ganis
Associate Professor (Reader) in Cognitive Neuroscience
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Professor Christopher Mitchell
Professor in Psychology
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Dr Jacqui Stedmon
Emeritus Professor
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Dr Matt Roser
Lecturer in Psychology
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Dr Phil Gee
Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning
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Professor Jeremy Goslin
Head of School of Psychology
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Dr Steve Minton
Associate Professor in Applied Psychology
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Dr Jaysan Charlesford
Lecturer in Psychology
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Professor Jackie Andrade
Professor in Psychology
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Dr Pete Keohane
Associate Professor and CAP Programme Director
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Kerri Daymond
Information Specialist
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Dr Jason Truscott
Learning Development Advisor
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Mr Paul Gillard
Faculty Engagement and Careers Guidance Manager