Research Methods Bournemouth University (BU)

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time, Part-time	12 - 24 months	September	£11550.00 year per	£19688.00 year per

Course fee notes

£11,550 (UK, ROI & CI)
£19,688 (Int'l)

Part-time study: Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee.

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. Fees are for September 2026 entry. Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

Course overview

Why study MSc Research Methods at BU?

Acquire a range of psychological research methods and skills to investigate human behaviour, culminating in an ability to conduct rigorous research independently
Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about a chosen area of Psychology (clinical, clinical and developmental neuropsychology and forensic)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of Psychology as an empirical science
Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation and research
Benefit from the Psychology Department’s research and professional practice collaborations and initiatives
Undertake rigorous research using state-of-the-art facilities under expert staff guidance

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 (or equivalent) is required in a relevant subject.

Required subjects include: Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biological Science and, Social Science.

If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements.

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