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Master of Research in Psychology

London South Bank University

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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London South Bank University campus

About the program

Research master in psychology taught through one-to-one supervision, E-learning and workshops.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Research in Psychology. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Research careers
  • Further doctoral study in psychology

Curriculum

  • Research-only: one-to-one supervision
  • E-learning and workshops
  • Self-directed learning with a supervisory team
  • And the Key Skills Development programme. Study is full time on the Southwark campus in London
  • And detailed module information is published on the LSBU course page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A first degree
  • Usually at least a 2:2
  • Or three years of relevant post-qualification experience
  • Good maths or numeracy
  • Communication and IT
  • English language test required. Some courses ask for more.
  • Honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent (EdD/PhD school pages) and a research proposal
  • MRes entry per course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Cambridge 180

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Research Proposal (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines at lsbu. Ac. Uk/international/how-to-apply. Apply with the LSBU Online Application Form (up to two courses)
  3. Or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Upload qualifications
  4. English test result and supporting documents. The International Admissions Team reviews the file and emails a decision
  5. Considering immigration history for a Student visa. Accept the offer and pay the deposit by the stated date. Receive the CAS
  6. Then apply for the UK Student visa with UKVI-compliant bank statements and a TB certificate if applicable. Attend International and University Welcome Week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,600 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusSouthwark Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Allied Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentResearch in Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteLSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.