MSc Psychological Research Methods with One Term Pre-Master's

Program Overview

The MSc Psychological Research Methods with One Term Pre-Master's program at the University of Stirling is designed for students with work experience or a third-class honors degree who need to enhance their academic writing, research, and analysis skills. Combining a Pre-Master's preparation program with the MSc, this program prepares students for postgraduate study in psychology, offering a single CAS and one study visa for the full duration. With a class size of 16 students, this program aims to improve students' chances of achieving a higher-level degree and supports their transition to UK university life.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: MSc Psychological Research Methods with One Term Pre-Master's
• University: University of Stirling
• Duration: 1 Year
• Program Description: This program combines a Pre-Master's preparation program with the MSc Psychological Research Methods in a single CAS study plan.
It is designed for students with substantial work experience or a third-class honors degree who need to develop skills in academic writing, research, and analysis after a long study gap.
• Objectives:
• To provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a postgraduate program in psychology.
• To develop students' academic writing, research, and analysis skills.
• To prepare students for the challenges of studying and living in the UK.
• To improve students' likelihood of achieving a higher-level degree.

Other:

• Program Benefits:
• A single CAS and one study visa for the full duration of studies.
• A combination of academic and English language modules, with different routes depending on English level.
• Learning alongside other international students studying similar subjects.
• Adapting to living and studying in the UK before starting the degree.
• An ideal route from overseas employment to UK university life.
• Target Audience: Students with substantial work experience or a third-class honors degree who need to develop skills in academic writing, research, and analysis after a long study gap.
• Program Structure: The program combines a Pre-Master's preparation program with the MSc Psychological Research Methods in a single CAS study plan.
• Study Visa: The program requires a single study visa for the full duration of studies.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all subskills.
• Class Size: 16 students.
• Start Date: 09 June 2025
• End Date: 25 September 2026
• Estimated Cost: £10,736.00 - £18,255.00 (including tuition, accommodation, enrolment fee, textbooks, lab fee, airport pick-up, social program, and CAS charges).

Tuition fee£ 7,495.00Accommodation£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00Enrolment fee£ 250.00Textbooks£ 95.00 - 360.00Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 500.00Airport pick-up (Optional)£ 89.00Social programme (Optional)£ 50.00CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)£ 25.00Approximate cost£ 10,736.00 - 18,255.00The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing.