Research Methods

​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

• Research Project
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Digital Methods and Data Skills

• Advanced Quantitative Methods or Advanced Qualitative Methods (choose one unit)

• Investigative Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
• Neurodevelopmental Diversity (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)

• Roots and Range of Psychological Disorders (Clinical Psychology)

• Behavioural Analysis of Serious Crime - and - Professional Practice and Court Skills (Forensic Psychology
• Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology - and - Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disorders (Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology)
• Clinical Skills - and - Psychological Therapy 1 (Clinical Psychology)