2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate in Science and Health - Continue to Integrated Masters - Master of Science (MSci) (Honours) - Psychology with Advanced Research Methods (Year Abroad)

Program Description For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects. Master of Science - Psychology with Advanced Research Methods This Integrated Masters provides one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying the human mind in the UK through incorporating in-depth coverage of all areas of psychology and an exceptional understanding and practical skills in advanced research methods. This will include combining modules from existing courses and building on skills learned to an advanced level of research methods. Students will learn from Essex's researchers and work together in the same space via their Research Experience Scheme (RES) which gives them the opportunity to work one-on-one with a psychologist as their research assistant. Upon completion of the course students will graduate with a Masters-level qualification, a strong theoretical background and specialist expertise through advanced independent research. This combination makes graduates attractive candidates for many employers. The staff have a wide range of research interests, which means students will gain a critical and detailed understanding of the core areas of psychology, plus some specialisation. Students will also learn research methods to an extent which will enable them to devise, carry out and analyse an empirical research project. This course will equip students with a critical and detailed understanding of the core areas of psychology (development, cognitive, social, biological, personality) plus training in research methods and statistics. Topics students will explore include: Visual and auditory perception and cognition Language, concepts, memory and attention The relation between brain and behaviour Developmental psychology Social psychology Essex's research is challenging and ground-breaking, rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014). They are supported by some of the most prestigious funding bodies, including the European Commission and the Leverhulme Trust.