Goldsmiths, University of London · Full-time
Psychology
We're committed to developing our postgraduates into skilled researchers who can conduct rigorous research using a variety of methods and analytic techniques. - Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of Psychology's research activity. You can only be a…
Masters2 yearsFull-time
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Psychology · Psychology
We're committed to developing our postgraduates into skilled researchers who can conduct rigorous research using a variety of methods and analytic techniques. - Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of Psychology's research activity. You can only be admitted to this programme if a staff member agrees to supervise your research, so as a first step, please contact staff directly to inquire about supervision. - During your first year you may take a range of taught modules including research methods, theory, and statistics. Requirements will vary depending on any postgraduate training you have already undertaken. - You will attend and contribute to research seminars, and through Psychology and Goldsmiths-wide modules you will also be encouraged to develop practical skills such as public speaking, poster preparation, scientific writing, and how to interact with the media. - You will meet regularly with your supervisor, and develop a structured approach to designing, executing, analysing and writing up your research. - You will have access to Psychology's range of laboratories, testing rooms and research equipment. - You will also have an annual allowance to contribute towards your research expenses and/or conference attendance. What kind of research could I do? - We are able to support PhD research in most areas of psychology. Some students have already formulated specific research ideas before they apply here, and find a supervisor in Psychology who is able to help them develop these into a doctoral research programme; if this applies to you, see information on the expertise of all our staff on our website and contact any who you think may be able to help you to pursue these. - Other students are attracted by the research interests of our staff, and may decide to undertake a project that has been suggested by them and which relates to their ongoing research. To explore these or other research ideas, start by emailing the member of staff whose research interests you and make arrangements with them to discuss research ideas. - You need to agree on a research proposal with a potential supervisor before you apply to the programme.
Getting in
As the university states it
You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters(upper second-class or Merit, equivalent to a B) in a relevant subject area in order to be eligible for a Psychology studentship. Students with a relevant Bachelors degree are eligible for a 1+3 ESRC studentship, which will cover the costs of a taught MSc degree and PhD. Similarly, a taught Masters is not required for applications for a self-funded PhD although you will be required to complete modules in research methods and statistics as part of your degree. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
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