Program Overview

Máster Universitario en Técnicas de Investigación Sobre Procesos Psicológicos Básicos

Introduction

The Master's program in Techniques of Research on Basic Psychological Processes is designed for students interested in research in Psychology. This program provides advanced training in various research techniques used to study experimental basic psychological processes in humans.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
• Category: Investigator
• Language of instruction: Spanish/English
• Modality: Presential
• Number of places: 25
• Approximate course price for first-time enrollment: 2,736 ; non-EU non-residents: 5,079
• Center: Faculty of Psychology

Description of the Title

This Master's program offers complete and advanced training in different research techniques used for the experimental study of basic psychological processes in humans. It also provides competencies useful for data collection and subsequent processing and analysis, depending on the technique used. Additionally, it teaches how to transmit scientific knowledge orally and in writing and provides programming, design, and data analysis skills of an experimental nature.

Other General Information

• Center, Department, or Institute responsible: Faculty of Psychology
• Character: Academic
• Minimum ECTS according to enrollment and course: 24 ECTS (part-time enrollment); 37 ECTS (full-time enrollment)

Admission and Enrollment

The application for admission to the Master's program is done electronically through the online admissions application. Before starting the admission process, it is recommended to consult the following information and follow the instructions described in the "Admission step by step" page.

Specific Access and Admission Requirements

Students from degrees other than Psychology will have to take complementary training related to basic psychological processes and strategies for analysis and experimental design in psychology, up to a maximum of 12 credits. These training complements will always be mandatory or basic training subjects of the Degree in Psychology, offered by our Faculty.

Documentation to Attach to the Application

• Mandatory documents:
  • DNI / Passport
  • Academic certificate of grades of undergraduate studies
  • Declaration of average grade
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Accreditation of knowledge of the Spanish language level B2 (only for non-Spanish speaking students)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Certificate of knowledge of the English language: level B2 or higher
  • Access title: In case of having finished studies at the time of applying for access to the master's degree
• Optional documents:
  • Other merits

Profile of Entry

Graduates or licensed in Psychology or related areas with an interest in the field of research.

Professional Outlets

This program is an excellent introduction to a Doctorate in Psychology, as it provides the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out research work with specialized tools and techniques. Additionally, specialized training in research techniques is playing an increasingly important role in applied contexts, such as clinical or educational fields.

Quality

• External monitoring: Verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation (Acredita_UAM)
• Indicators of monitoring of the degree (Portal UAM DATA)
• Labor insertion (link to employment observatory)
• Internal System of Quality Guarantee
• Quality UAM
• Complaints and suggestions box

Boost Your Training: Simultaneous Postgraduate Training

This Master's program is designed to provide complete training to students in this area of specialization. However, the Faculty of Psychology also offers the possibility of combining this Master's with another postgraduate degree that complements the training received and allows for greater specialization of our students.

Practical Information for Students

• Schedules, classrooms, and exams
• Academic calendars
• Teaching guides
• TFM (Final Master's Project)
• Practices
• Teaching staff
• Master's coordination