Postgraduate Prospectus

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Psychology
We offer a stimulating and vibrant environment that allows both our academic
staff, as well as our students, to successfully shape the future of our ever-growing
research-intensive department.
Taught courses
MSc Cognitive Neuropsychology
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
A good first degree, or equivalent, in
psychology, linguistics or a related
discipline.
MSc Research Methods in Psychology
A good first degree, or equivalent, in
psychology or a related discipline.
MSc Psychology
A good first degree which includes the
equivalent of six months full-time study
in psychology.
Research degrees
Psychology MPhil, PhD
Upper second class honours degree, or
equivalent, in psychology or a related
discipline.
Fact file
RESEARCH
University of Essex ranked ninth in
the UK for its research.
Psychology
Department of Psychology ranked in the
top 20 in the UK.
Quality level 4* 3* 2* 1* u/c
% of research activity 10 45 40 5 0
For an explanation, see page 5.
FURTHER INFORMATION
English language requirements:
For all study: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent
(for details, see page 25).
Academic staff: 31
Taught postgraduates: 35
Research postgraduates: 22
For taught courses:
T +44 (0)1206 873848
E pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
For research study:
T +44 (0)1206 873822
E psych-research@essex.ac.uk
Location:
c Colchester Campus
For related programmes which may be of interest, please see:
Health and Human Sciences (page 114)
Sociology (page 195)
Sports Science (page 202)
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