About the course

This programme offers you the opportunity to focus on conducting a research project in a specific area of psychology while still being able to take some taught courses (methodological or content-oriented). The programme is intended for those who already have a strong background in psychology and strong research skills, typically from undergraduate study.

　　Psychology at Edinburgh is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research using the latest Research Excellence Framework.

　　The main part of the programme involves writing a dissertation in collaboration with a supervisor. It is recommended that candidates have a clear idea of their preferred research topic and have identified one or two possible supervisors before applying. You may already contact your preferred supervisor(s) and discuss the proposed research with them.

　　Once enrolled, the supervisor(s) will support you in developing the topic and carrying out the research. You can be embedded within supervisors’ research groups, working alongside other postgraduate students.

　　You are advised to take one or two taught courses (further courses may also be attended, but not for credit), which are offered from the wide range of topics taught at the Masters level within Psychology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.

　　IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each module)

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 23 in each module)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　30th / 1250

　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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