MSc by Research Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This represents a prospective research degree field, pending University approval. Prospective students interested in pursuing research in this discipline should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.

Abertay's Psychology Division plays a significant role in facilitating research degrees, including collaborative programs with the NHS, regional education authorities, Police Scotland, as well as business and digital technology sectors.

As part of the Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Abertay's psychology researchers engage in interdisciplinary work with other academic departments. The university specializes in various areas including psychophysics and vision science, numerical cognition, language acquisition and processing, comparative psychology, forensic psychology, social cognition, cognitive neuroscience, and movement perception studies.

The psychology research facilities at Abertay are comprehensively equipped, featuring nine dedicated faculty members, specialized laboratories, and experimental workspaces. The labs contain advanced computing systems with specialized software (E-prime, Superlab, N-Vivo, Paradigm, SPSS, Observer XT) and notable hardware such as an anechoic chamber, eye-tracking systems (SMI 3.0 Eye View, SMI Eye View X HED), physiological monitoring equipment (GSR, EEG, tCDS), and the BioHarness Telemetry System. Researchers also benefit from access to virtual reality technologies through interdisciplinary partnerships.

Our research programs equip graduates for academic careers, research positions, and various professional opportunities beyond academia.