Program Overview

Master's Degree in Research Techniques on Basic Psychological Processes

Introduction

The Master's Degree in Research Techniques on Basic Psychological Processes is a one-year program offered by the Faculty of Psychology. The program is designed to provide students with advanced training in research techniques used to study basic psychological processes in humans.

Program Description

The program offers a comprehensive and advanced education in various research techniques, including behavioral records, eye movement, brain activity, and more. Students will acquire skills in data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as programming, design, and data analysis. The program will also teach students how to transmit scientific knowledge orally and in writing.

Admission Requirements

• Students must have a degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Students from non-Psychology backgrounds may need to complete additional coursework in basic psychological processes and research methods.
• Required documents:
  • ID/Passport
  • Academic certificate of undergraduate studies
  • Declaration of average grade
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificate of Spanish language proficiency (level B2)
  • Certificate of English language proficiency (level B2 or higher)
  • Letter of motivation
• Optional documents:
  • Other merits

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria include:

• Academic record (up to 50 points)
• Degree in Psychology or related field (up to 15 points)
• Academic practices in research (up to 10 points)
• Professional experience or research grants (up to 15 points)
• Collaborations with research groups (up to 5 points)
• Letter of motivation (up to 5 points)

Tuition Fees

• First enrollment: 2,736 (EU residents), 5,079 (non-EU residents)

Career Opportunities

The program is an excellent introduction to a doctoral program in Psychology, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research with specialized tools and techniques. The program also prepares students for careers in applied contexts, such as clinical or educational settings.

Quality Assurance System

The program has a quality assurance system that includes:

• External monitoring: verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation
• Indicators of program monitoring
• Labor market insertion
• Internal Quality Assurance System
• Quality UAM
• Complaints and suggestions mailbox

Concurrent Postgraduate Training

The program can be combined with other postgraduate degrees to provide students with a more specialized education. The Faculty of Psychology offers the possibility of combining this master's degree with other postgraduate degrees, allowing students to gain a more comprehensive education.