MSc by Research Developmental Psychology and Language Learning in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This represents a prospective research degree field, pending University approval. Those considering postgraduate research in this discipline should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.

The Psychology and Forensic Sciences Division at Abertay plays a significant role in facilitating research degrees, including collaborative programs with the NHS, regional education authorities, Police Scotland, and various 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. Specializations include psychophysics and vision science, numerical cognition, language acquisition and processing, comparative and evolutionary psychology, forensic and investigative psychology, social psychology and self-perception studies, laterality research, cognitive neuroscience, and dance and movement perception.

The psychology research facilities at Abertay are comprehensively equipped, featuring nine dedicated staff members, specialized laboratories, and experimental cubicles. The labs contain high-performance computers running specialized software (E-prime, Superlab, N-Vivo, Paradigm, SPSS, Observer XT), along with specialized equipment including an anechoic chamber, remote-controlled CCTV systems, SMI 3.0 and X HED Eye-Trackers, physiological monitoring systems (GSR, EEG, tCDS), and the BioHarness Telemetry System. Researchers also benefit from access to virtual reality facilities and other digital technologies through interdisciplinary partnerships.

Our research programs equip graduates for academic and research careers, as well as diverse professional opportunities beyond academia.