Program Overview

The University of Greater Manchester's Master's by Research (MRes) in Emerging Psychology is a multidisciplinary research training programme designed to be truly novel and sui generis. It is designed to inspire the imagination and foster creativity while providing rigorous training in advanced research skills and deep subject knowledge.

The programme is delivered through a staged and flexible approach, enabling you to develop research skills in preparation for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. You will have opportunities to undertake applied research projects involving knowledge exchange.

The MRes programme will provide a common foundation for PhD or Professional Doctorate programmes. An interim award is available following the gaining of 60 credits (PgCert), and an exit award of the 180-credit MRes is available.

The MRes in Emerging Psychology is designed to incorporate the latest developments in Psychology. All the staff on the course are all PhD holders. The focus is going to prepare you to conduct a substantial piece of Psychology research in an agreed field that we hope will be of such a good standard that it can be published. The School of Psychology is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, ranging from eye tracking, face reading, EEG, and a VR lab. The School has a range of experts across the wide field of Psychology covering social psychology, counselling, trauma, forensic, sport, positive psychology, cyberpsychology and cognitive neuroscience.

Highlights

• The MRes Emerging Psychology is carefully designed to support you in developing a systematic and critical knowledge and understanding of psychology through the study and application of advanced research methods and skills using a scaffolded approach to learning.
• The MRes research project provides the opportunity for you to undertake in-depth, independent, and original research or advanced scholarship on a subject of interest within the field of emerging psychology.
• A range of academic and professional assessments which are carefully planned throughout the student journey.
• Successful graduates will be eligible to apply for advanced standing onto PhD and doctoral study.

Key Features

• We will support you in developing a systematic understanding of knowledge, a critical awareness of current problems, and/or new insights into psychology.
• We will guide you as you develop the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and clearly communicate the research's conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• You will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of how established research and enquiry techniques can be practically applied to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
• You will evaluate and critically apply current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline, evaluate methodologies and develop critiques to develop creative solutions and/or hypotheses.
• Through a blended learning approach, you will develop the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment that requires initiative, personal responsibility, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
• You will develop critical self-awareness and independent learning strategies in order to develop academically and professionally.