MSc Psychological Research Methods in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

Customize your education to align with your research focus and professional aspirations, spanning clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology while mastering contemporary methods from leading researchers.
During your studies, you'll gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art psychological research techniques directly from experts applying them in their published work.

These encompass neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), behavioral genetics, experimental approaches, qualitative research (including diary studies), systematic reviews, meta-analysis techniques, and specialized methods for working with infants, children, and collaborative research with non-academic partners.
We'll equip you with essential skills and provide opportunities to apply them to your chosen psychological field.
Starting in your first week, you'll develop competencies crucial for psychologists in both academic and professional settings. You'll explore research ethics, craft grant proposals, master multivariate statistics, and refine presentation skills for participation in our annual student-led conference.

Career prospects
This program provides excellent preparation for PhD studies or clinical training pathways. Our alumni have pursued doctoral research in neuroimaging, health psychology, and social psychology. Graduates also secure positions in:

NHS trusts and public health organizations as Assistant Psychologists or Research Assistants
non-profit sectors including Alzheimer's Society, Mind, and Righsteps as Psychology Practitioners or Mental Health Support Workers
academic institutions as researchers or lecturers.