Master by Research (MRes)
School of Psychology
Master by Research (MRes)
Are you interested in a particular area of psychology? Do you enjoy research and project work?
If so, the MRes in Psychology, with an emphasis on individual research work, could be the course for you. Working closely with your supervisors, and completing two taught modules you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that will help you in both academic research and non-research orientated careers such as project management, marketing, consultancy and health care.
Why study an MRes at Chester?
The School of Psychology at Chester comprises a number of active research teams producing internationally recognised work. We often have capacity to supervise the kind of extended Master’s-level project required for the award of a Master by Research degree. We are actively engaged in conducting and disseminating research on health psychology, contextual behavioural science, cognition and emotion, forensic psychology, childhood and developmental psychology, sport and exercise psychology, mental health, psycho-oncology, and much else besides. Our friendly student-focused Department regularly performs well on national measures of student satisfaction, and our well-funded library and laboratory facilities will ensure you get the support you need to successfully complete your studies.
Course Structure
PS7002 Research Dissertation: This 140-credit research project is on a topic negotiated with your supervisor before you even start the course. This will take up over three quarters of your time on the course.
PS7303 Advanced Skills for Research and Practice: This 20-credit taught module examines contextual factors in conducting research such as funding, speaking at a conference, and how to work effectively in a research team.
Choice of:
PS7301 Researching Thought and Behaviour: This 20-credit taught module provides a succinct overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology.
Or:
PS7602 Applied Research Methods: This 20-credit taught module explores more advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology.
Admissions Process
Because an MRes course focuses heavily on you conducting your own research, it’s essential that you have a supervisor who can support the proposed project. The first step in the admissions process is, therefore, to email the address given below with a brief outline of your areas of interest and some possible project options. After that, the Programme Leader can advise whether there is someone in our Department who might be suitable to supervise you in conducting your research. You can read about our staff members’ interests and expertise here: www.chester.ac.uk/psychology/staff. To apply, or for further information, please use the contact details below.
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