Course information
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.
Overseas students
Please note that the MRes does not meet the UKVI requirements to bring dependents to the UK.
International Qualifications
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2026
- MRes: £11,200
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding.
International Students
Starting in September 2026
- MRes: £24,250
You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
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 Careers and Employability 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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Integrated AI
At Leicester, you will study with full access to Microsoft 365 Copilot through our collaboration with global tech leader, Microsoft. As one of the first Microsoft Frontier Universities in the UK, we are helping to shape how AI is used in higher education and the workplace.
You will build practical, transferable skills that employers value. From analysing information and solving problems to communicating ideas and working collaboratively, you will learn to apply your knowledge in a digital world.
When you graduate, you will leave with more than a degree. You will have the skills and confidence to work with the technologies shaping your future.
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 2026 start
- Application deadline: 4 September 2026 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 24 July 2026)
- Deposit payment deadline: 7 August 2026
- CAS request deadline: 4 September 2026
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 4 September 2026
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health | Qualification MRes | Duration 1 year, full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health | Qualification MRes | Duration 2 years, part-time | Start Dates September each year | 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.