Program Overview

Psychology MRes

Overview

Our MRes Psychology course provides the opportunities and support needed to develop into a competent psychological researcher. This course is ideal for aspiring researchers and aspiring applied psychologists alike.

Course Details

• Level: Postgraduate
• Start date: October 2025, October 2026
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Location: Exton Park, Chester
• UK fees: £5,006 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International fees: £15,084 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Structure

• Modules:
  • Advanced Skills for Research and Practice: This module will introduce you to the issues that surround the successful management and completion of research projects in professional and applied settings.
  • Research Dissertation (MRes): This module supports you in completing your MRes dissertation project mainly through expert one-to-one supervision, alongside taught workshop sessions relating to the project completion timeline and the assessments.
  • Researching Thought and Behaviour: This module introduces you to the essentials of psychological research, and includes an introduction to qualitative methods and quantitative methods, including questionnaire/survey and experimental research methods.
  • Applied Research Methods in Psychology: The module introduces you to the nature and philosophy of applied psychology, reinforcing evidence-based critical thinking.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching: Taught in the classroom, online and in one-to-one supervision
• Assessment: Assessment is mostly via coursework and the dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: Possession of a 2:1 honours degree in any area of Psychology or Social Science relevant to the proposed area of study, together with a demonstration by the applicant at interview that they are prepared for study at MRes level.
• International/EU Students: Possession of a 2:1 honours degree in any area of Psychology or Social Science relevant to the proposed area of study, together with a demonstration by the applicant at interview that they are prepared for study at MRes level.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £5,006 per year full time (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,084 per year full time (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software.
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Career Prospects

• Job Prospects: By completing an MRes, you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in research, analysis and evaluation, which will serve as great preparation for a career in research in Psychology and cognate disciplines, either in an academic setting or in the commercial or public sector.
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.