Overview

Areas of study include behavioural neuroscience, developmental psychology, perception and cognition, psychological and brain health, and psychological disorders, and social psychology.

The majority of our Experimental Psychology course at the University of Oxford students are expected to be admitted for full-time study, referred to in the timeline below as FTE (full-time equivalent) study. A small number of part-time students may be admitted to the MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology.

If you apply for admission to the part-time course you will be required to show that your proposed research topic is suited to part-time study and that the supervisor agrees with the part-time schedule.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Experimental Psychology and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Department of Experimental Psychology.

In the case of students who require specific help to adjust to an academic programme or to a new range of skills, the supervisor will work with them to ensure that they have additional support. Supervision and guidance may also include co-supervision from other collaborating groups or labs, both within the department or from other departments/faculties with the university or from another institution.

Graduate destinations

A majority of students on the MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology remain in academia. Others go on to pursue careers in consultancy and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate statistical workshops

Skills training courses eg in MATLAB and fMRIB methods

Analysis of research methods

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 700 words

Written work: Two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, all of which must be academic

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

33370 GBP / year

≈ 33370 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10070 GBP / year

≈ 10070 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time study

Home (UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man): £5,035

Overseas (including EU): £16,685

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

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