MRes Psychology in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

At Northumbria University, our faculty members are involved in cutting-edge research across diverse disciplines, operating within a research setting recognized as both internationally outstanding (3) and world-class (4) (REF 2021).

You'll join a professional research setting where you'll cultivate sophisticated research capabilities, allowing you to design, implement, evaluate, and share top-tier psychological studies. This includes utilizing modern laboratories with professional-grade equipment, ensuring you gain hands-on experience comparable to real-world research facilities—a significant benefit for future career opportunities.

You'll be taught by leading experts in their respective fields. Our psychology research capabilities have grown substantially, ranking us 15th nationally for research influence (REF 2021).

Through both independent and team-based research projects, you'll acquire essential analytical and adaptable skills while developing awareness of professional and ethical considerations in research. Upon completing your Psychology MRes, you'll be prepared for research-oriented careers or advanced study in psychological or applied psychology research.

Course evaluations and engaging exercises mirror real-world research activities. Throughout the program, you'll take part in academic journal discussions, complete a collaborative replication study with pre-registration, showcase your findings at an MRes poster presentation, and acquire programming expertise for advanced data analysis and experimental design.

Your education will emphasize practical experience, with significant flexibility to explore and conduct various qualitative and quantitative studies aligned with your research passions, all under the mentorship of our experienced faculty.