COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Behavioural Science Skills program provides a comprehensive training in psychological research and data analysis, combining theoretical foundations with advanced practical expertise. Core modules develop students’ ability to understand and interpret human behaviour through a range of methodological approaches. Advanced Modelling with Psychological Data equips students with quantitative skills to apply sophisticated statistical techniques to complex datasets, while Analysing Talk and Text develops qualitative analysis capabilities for examining communication and language in context. The Behavioural Science Toolkit and Conducting Evidence Reviews modules focus on the practical and critical skills required to design, implement, and evaluate research projects, fostering the ability to translate theory into applied solutions. Understanding Humans Through Data enhances students’ capacity to interpret behavioural patterns and make evidence-based recommendations across diverse real-world settings. Critical Thinking and Workplace Skills further supports professional development, preparing students for research-focused roles by cultivating problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities. The Research Dissertation allows students to integrate their learning into an independent, original project, applying advanced methodologies to investigate behavioural questions in depth. Graduates leave with a robust combination of quantitative, qualitative, and critical reasoning skills, ready to pursue careers in research, consultancy, policy, healthcare, or business, as well as further postgraduate study in psychology and related disciplines.