Course information
UK fee £10,950
International fee £23,650
Taught by School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
Course description
Course description
This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in the psychology of mental health, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career.
The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences has particular research strengths in:
- Cognitive and behavioural sciences
- Perception and sensory processing
- Health and psychological wellbeing, including ageing
You will be encouraged to undertake a research project in one of these areas.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Second class honours degree in psychology, biological science or a related discipline.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
International Qualifications
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2025
- MRes: £10,950
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
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International Students
Starting in September 2025
- MRes: £23,650
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Find out more about how to pay and scholarships and funding.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in psychology, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career.
Our Career Development Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
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Course structure
Modules
Modules
- Advanced Research Methods: Evaluating, Planning and Analysing Research
- Professional Research Skills: Finding your Path in the World of Research
- MRes Project
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Teaching and learning
All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. You will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).
Key dates
September 2025 start
- Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
- Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
- CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health | Qualification MRes | Duration 1 year, full-time | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health | Qualification MRes | Duration 2 years, part-time | Availability Apply Now |
The course has been amazing. It’s given me a broad range of skills and I can apply the theory and concepts to my current role.