Teaching and assessment for Psychology (Conversion) (part-time) MSc

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

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Teaching

Teaching takes various forms, including:

traditional lectures
workshops (where you complete coursework under the guidance of a staff member)
experimental practicals
seminars

During your research dissertation, you will receive regular advice from your supervisor in one-to-one meetings.

Assessment

You will be assessed through various forms of coursework, including practical reports, essays, and multiple choice quizzes.

At the end of each semester you will also take exams, where your knowledge of individual modules will be assessed through essays and/or multiple choice questions.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: PY50007 Credits: 60 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

This module is the capstone of the Psychology Conversion MSc, giving you the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of independent research under expert supervision.

You'll develop a literature review, design an original study, collect and analyse data, and write a full dissertation.

You'll also complete a formative poster presentation of your findings, submitted on a Pass/Fail basis, as a milestone toward completing the module.

Psychology Conversion MSc Dissertation full module details

Module code: PY51010 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, problem-solving, language, and memory, with a focus on how we process and interpret information.

This module provides in-depth information on core areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. auditory and visual sensory processing, attention, memory, problem solving, and learning strategies.

Cognition full module details

Module code: PY51011 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module introduces current theories and findings in Psychology of Language (Psycholinguistics).

This module explores the fascinating topic of language use and the uniquely human characteristic to master this communicative ability.

Psychology of Language full module details

Module code: PY51012 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Developmental psychology studies how and why human beings change over their lifespan, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This module critically discusses historical and contemporary issues in developmental psychology. It aims to give you an understanding of the foundations of social and cognitive development that underpin human psychology.

Developmental Psychology full module details

Module code: PY51013 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module explores the core theories and principles of individual differences and psychopathology, examining psychological traits, intelligence, and personality.

It covers psychopathology's history, theories, assessment methods, and diagnoses, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

Individual Differences and Psychopathology full module details

Module code: PY52008 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module covers a variety of statistical techniques based on correlation and regression, to be used in the analysis of research data.

You will learn to use advanced correlation techniques, simple and multiple regression, regression with categorical predictors, mediation analysis, and moderation analysis.

Psychological Research Skills 5b full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: AG11081 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

Communicating for Psychology full module details

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