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Aston University School of Life & Health Sciences
Aston University is now offering Masters courses in Psychology
If you are looking for post-graduate training in Psychology or the Neurosciences, look no further. Aston University, located in the heart of Birmingham, the United Kingdom’s “second city”, has a Masters programme to suit your needs. About the School
The Psychology teaching programme and the Neurosciences Research Institute are part of Aston’s School of Life & Health Sciences, combining an internationally recognised research profile with excellence in teaching to provide a unique forum for the advancement of knowledge.
Research in the School covers a broad range of areas including the neurosciences, psychology, audiology, optometry and pharmacy, with over 80 academic staff and with substantial grant income. The newly completed Aston Academy for Life Sciences is a nationally unique research facility that includes centres for clinical neurophysiology, neuroimaging, paediatric cochlear implants, cornea and refractive surgery, and assessment of developmental disabilities. The Neurosciences Research Institute was awarded a grade 5 in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, confirming that our research is of an international standard.
Masters in Psychological Research Methods
The Psychology teaching programme in conjunction with the Neurosciences Research Institute (NRI) and The Aston Academy of Life Sciences is now offering a Masters in Psychological Research Methods with specialisation in the following areas:
The programme is designed in a modular format to provide advanced training and practical experience in one of these areas, but also focuses on providing skills for career and professional development. It would therefore be ideal for students who wish to eventually pursue a PhD or for those that wish to take advantage of the opportunity for additional training to aid career development, either in the Health services or more generally.
There are 5 core modules common to all of the courses:
Candidates also complete an Advanced Topics course that provides the opportunity for in-depth study and practice in one of the four focused research areas. Students then have the option of tailoring their degree programme by competing research rotations and the dissertation projects in specific laboratories to achieve MRes degrees with specialisation in one of the following areas: Neuroimaging, Qualitative Research Methods, Sensory and Perceptual Systems, Cognitive Neurosciences. The taught part of the course could be completed without the dissertation project for a Post-graduate Diploma in Psychological Research Methods, with specialisation in one of the four core areas. The MRes will normally take 12 months of full-time study (24 months part-time) to complete.
For further information contact: Postgraduate Programmes
Office
MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Rehabilitative Studies (Audiology)
These flexible, modular programmes aim to provide an academically rigorous awareness of the concepts, theories, and practice of rehabilitation. It will introduce the student to the application of rehabilitative theory in a range of healthcare situations, with an emphasis on the psychological principles that are relevant to the rehabilitative process.
The MSc programme also provides students with the opportunity to participate in the flourishing Life & Health Sciences research community through completion of an original research project.
Course Content The programme is designed around a series of core and optional modules including:
Entry Requirements A degree or equivalent professional experience
Modes of Study Full time or part time
Course Start Date October
For further information contact: Postgraduate Programmes
Office MSc Health Psychology
Modular Course content
Entry requirements A first or upper class second class honours degree in psychology is required for entry onto this course.
Modes of study One year full time or two years part time.
For further information contact: Postgraduate Programmes
Office
MRes in Qualitative Methods This taught Masters degree will appeal to those who wish to carry out qualitative research in a field of their own choice, and further their expertise in qualitative research methodology.
Course content
Entry requirements A first or upper class second class honours degree in psychology is required for entry onto this course.
Modes of study One year full time or two years part time.
For further information contact: Postgraduate Programmes
Office
PG Diploma in Psychology
About Aston
Founded in 1895 and a University since
1966, Aston is
an established, ‘old’ University
known for its
world-class teaching quality and
research,
and a graduate employment record that is second to none.
All of the University's academic,
social and accommodation facilities are based on our attractive
green campus, right in the centre of Birmingham, one of Europe’s
liveliest cities.
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This
modular taught Masters degree will appeal to those who wish to carry out
research in an area of their own choice, and who wish to further their
expertise within health psychological research and theory. 
