Teaching and assessment for Politics and Psychology MA (Hons)

Examine two interrelated sets of challenges to the global order: the contemporary ideational debates taking place throughout the world and the main material problems that stand in the way of ensuring a sustainable standard of living for the world population.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. This module provides a broad overview of the diversity of core topics that make up psychological science.

You will learn about key theoretical concepts in psychology, and explore the methods used by psychologists to understand the mind.

Psychology is the study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. The module cover core topics in social Psychology and cognitive Psychology with more depth.

You will also learn of the statistical methods used to test psychological questions.

This module is designed to introduce students to the methodology and practice of comparative politics.

It achieves this by systematically examining key thematic and methodological issues in the comparative study of contemporary political systems.

This module provides a grounding in theory and methods in contemporary experimental psychology.

It will give you a broad overview of the structure and functional consequences of the human mind, covering topics such as neuropsychology, sensation and perception, language, and thinking and deciding.

This module explores the different aspects that influence the development of humans from birth to old age.

It discusses cognitive, social, linguistic, and moral development throughout the lifespan, including reflections on mental health and psychological wellbeing. You will discover how the human mind develops and diverges to create unique individuals.

This module will provide work experience alongside university study to further enhance employability and help you plan for your future.

It will suit students who can bring a professional attitude to their internship and are keen to take practical steps towards developing transferable skills for their future.

You will learn about the United Nations' place in contemporary international relations.

You will also explore both the impact and the limitations of the UN in the post-1945 international system.

This module offers both theoretical insights and practical perspectives on the phenomenon of nationalism.

Students will develop a robust understanding of prominent theories of nationalism, as well as explore associated topics including conflict, self-determination, minorities, citizenship, ethnicity, gender, and globalisation.

You will focus on normative debates within contemporary political theory. This means you will explore arguments about the way the world ought to be structured. This is rather than analysing how it currently is structured.

We focus on questions relating to justice within the nation-state and in the global setting.

This module aims to engage with the research and institutions of British politics in the post-1945 era.

You will take part in a comprehensive exploration of Russia's political transformation. This will cover from the late Soviet era to the present day.

You will gain critical insights into key historical events, political developments, and policy trends. You will see how these have shaped Russia's trajectory over four decades.

You will learn about research design for dissertations in International Relations and Politics.

You will create a research design proposal tailored to your topic. You will also develop essential skills in research methodology through guided readings

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.

This module covers a core approach in Psychology: the study of biology and behaviour.

In this module we will see how biology influences your actions, choices, and reactions. We will address the role of biological processes in our formation of memory, our experience of hunger, our sleep, and drug addiction.

Social Psychology studies the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and actions are shaped by those around us. This module explores the key theories and principles that shape human behaviour.

This module delivers core knowledge about how to design and interpret studies of behaviour and attitudes in Psychology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will take a closer look at how global and regional politics interact in the Middle East. This will allow you to develop a clear understanding of the intricate dynamics at play in this diverse tapestry.

This module will engage you in analysing the development of Scottish political policies and institutions in the post-devolution era. You will engage with the key debates in Scottish policy-making and learn how to write and analyse your own policy-reports covering contemporary Scottish issues.

Gain a practical and grounded experience of politics, negotiation and policy-making in the European Union.

The module begins with introductory lectures which are then followed by a series of role-play sessions where negotiations within the Council of Ministers of the EU and the European Council are simulated.

The module combines theory and practice to introduce you to theoretical debates and controversies in human rights advocacy and real-world experience of running an advocacy campaign.

The aim of the module is to help you to learn by reading, reflecting, and doing.

Young infants may appear to have little knowledge and understanding of the world around them, but research has revealed many surprising and sophisticated mental abilities.

In this module we will explores some of these abilities, and the variety of research methods which can reveal them.

Apply all your knowledge as a Psychological researcher, choose a research topic, and work with an experienced supervisor to set up a study.

This module allows you to collect data, analyse it, and present your results in an original piece of writing - your dissertation.

This module offers an introduction to psychological and neurological disturbances and disorders occurring in infancy and childhood, diagnosis of mental disorders from infancy to childhood, and psychological assessment of young children.

This module explores the psychological processes involved in understanding and producing a second language.

It will discuss research articles investigating a variety of critical questions about second language processing.

This module focuses on the ways in which our social relationships, group memberships (e.g. family, friends), and socio-economic circumstances influence our physical and mental health. You will learn about the detrimental effects of negative relationships (e.g. child maltreatment, bullying) and the beneficial effects of supportive relationships (e.g. friendships) on health

This module introduces current theories and findings in Comparative (Animal) Cognition and Communication.

We will particularly focus on two popular pet species - domestic cats (Felis catus) and domestic dogs (Canis familiaris).

Metacognition represents the ability to reflect on and evaluate our knowledge, experiences, and behaviours. Metacognitive insight modulates learning, adaptive decision-making, error monitoring, and exploration behaviour.

This module explores current knowledge on neurotypical metacognitive processes, and metacognitive deficits associated with a range of neuropsychiatric symptoms and disorders.

Self-regulation refers to a range of psychological processes that allow us to change our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions in favour of our longer-term goals.

In this module, you will explore theoretical and applied aspects of self-regulation as they relate to everyday health, success, and wellbeing.

In this module, we will apply recent theoretical and research advances in social and political psychology to the biggest issues affecting our society today.

You will gain the necessary conceptual tools and skills needed to assess and address large-scale societal issues in systematic, evidence-driven, and ethical ways.

This module explores adverse experiences in childhood and the subsequent developmental and mental health outcomes in children, young people, and adults.

It will also cover suitable interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with ACEs.