MPhil Psychology (IMS) Program By Goldsmiths, University of London |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) will equip you with a sound understanding of the methods and skills necessary to conduct high-level research, using a wide range of approaches and techniques. It includes a broad training in behavioural and social science research methodologies, including the fundamentals of qualitative research and advanced level quantitative research. Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of departmental activity, as reflected in the research areas of our staff. As an MPhil/PhD student, you will receive training in and develop wide-ranging research skills, including: database searching and bibliographic skills; managing and analysing data; communication skills; quantitative and qualitative research methods; handling legal and ethical issues in research; research design and project management. You will attend and contribute to research seminars and, through the Institute of Management Studies, the Centre for Creative and Social Technologies, Department of Psychology, the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship and Goldsmiths-wide courses. You will also be encouraged to develop practical skills such as public speaking, poster preparation, scientific writing, and strategies for interacting with the media. You will meet regularly with your supervisor at every stage, and develop a structured approach to designing, executing, analysing and writing up your research.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) will equip you with a sound understanding of the methods and skills necessary to conduct high-level research, using a wide range of approaches and techniques. It includes a broad training in behavioural and social science research methodologies, including the fundamentals of qualitative research and advanced level quantitative research. Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of departmental activity, as reflected in the research areas of our staff. As an MPhil/PhD student, you will receive training in and develop wide-ranging research skills, including: database searching and bibliographic skills; managing and analysing data; communication skills; quantitative and qualitative research methods; handling legal and ethical issues in research; research design and project management. You will attend and contribute to research seminars and, through the Institute of Management Studies, the Centre for Creative and Social Technologies, Department of Psychology, the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship and Goldsmiths-wide courses. You will also be encouraged to develop practical skills such as public speaking, poster preparation, scientific writing, and strategies for interacting with the media. You will meet regularly with your supervisor at every stage, and develop a structured approach to designing, executing, analysing and writing up your research.

Undergraduate

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

7+

Bachelor GPA

3+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

PTE Academic

69+

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

8,814 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 GBP

Other Expenses

-

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Goldsmiths students are encouraged to challenge perceptions, think in enterprising ways, and explore new ideas. This ability to challenge the status quo has led to Goldsmiths being voted one of the top creative and political universities in the UK (Which? University 2018). We’re also ranked 7th in the world for media and communications, and 11th in the world for art and design.