MSc in Psychological Research

University of Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
MSc in Psychological Research
Duration12 Months
LevelMasters Program
  • The course provides a broad-based research training programme in psychology, covering theory and methods in core domains of psychology reflecting particular research strengths within the department
  • The MSc in Psychological Research course consists of 9 modules and a Research Project, all of which are separately assessed. Students are required to pass 8 out of the 9 modules and the Research Project to pass the degree
  • The broad-based research training programme covers:
    • behavioural neuroscience, from animal models to human functional imaging and TMS
    • cognitive neuroscience, including MEG, EEG, neuropsychology
    • developmental science, comprising Babylab studies and studies with children with developmental disorders
    • social psychology and psychological disorders, focusing on inter-group behaviour, emotion, anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2383877 INR
Hostel & Meals530528 INR
Insurance30426 INR
Application Fee7606 INR
Study Costs82150 INR
Social activities 94321 INR
Other costs45639 INR
Personal Items228195 INR
Total1018865 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications) in psychology or a related discipline
ExamsIELTS: 7.5
Minimum 7.0 per component
Additional info
  • Official Transcripts - It should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date
  • A CV/resume 
  • Three references overall, academic and/or professional
  • Personal statement (Up to 1,000 words) - The personal statement should be single-spaced and written in English. The text of the document should be no smaller than size 10 Arial or similar
  • The interview is mandatory for shortlisted applicants and will be conducted on campus, or if unable may be held on Skype (with video). Interviews are usually held in late January or early February
  • Applicants with a full-time degree-level course of a minimum of nine months, at a recognized institution where teaching and assessment throughout the course is entirely in English and has been completed within 2 years of the start date of the course to which they are applying can be exempted from the English proficiency exam
  • Publications are not required. Preference may be given to those who have previously studied a psychological degree. Research or work experience in psychology may be an advantage
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