Overview

In addition to advanced training in general academic skills and statistical modelling, you will be trained in a variety of specific methodologies, typically including:

brain imaging
neurodisruption
eyetracking
clinical case analysis
psychometric modelling
discourse analysis

Key research areas

Building on the research methods training, you will take topical courses in one or more of the core research areas of our department:

social psychology
cognitive neuropsychology
individual differences
psychology of language
human development

Your MSc culminates in a research dissertation in a core research area, an original, publication-quality piece of research, undertaken in close collaboration with researchers in the relevant group.

Career opportunities

The Psychological Research programme at The University of Edinburgh is primarily designed for students who aspire to pursue a research-oriented career in psychological science. However, the course also teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs, such as:

research design
data management and processing
statistical modelling and interpretation
synthesis and communication of complex literature.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brain Imaging in Cognitive Neuroscience

Clinical Neuropsychology

Psychology of Language

Neuroscience of Language

Applied Psychometrics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

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Round 1 deadline: 13 November
Round 2 deadline: 26 February
Round 3 deadline: 30 April

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline.

The university may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-psychology subject if they can demonstrate evidence of their aptitude for research or research methods.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33200 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees:

Home / Scotland - £6,850

International/EU - £16,600

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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