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Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2023/4


THXX-APM56: MRes Sustainable Futures

Route: MRes Sustainable Futures


Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN SUSTAINABLE FUTURES


Mode of Attendance: Part-time


Maximum course duration: 2 Years

[Page last updated: 30 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DACS and exit awards:
 THXX-APL56: PG Dip Research (Sustainable Futures)
THXX-APC56: PG Cert Research (Sustainable Futures)
Programme progression requirement:
 Not applicable
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations



This programme is offered collaboratively with the University of Bristol, the University of Exeter and UWE
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50206 Advanced interdisciplinary research design 6 Credits
XX50220 Contemporary debates in sustainability 6 Credits
XX50236 Research apprenticeship project 18 Credits
Designated Essential Units:
Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50134 Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods 6 Credits
XX50136 Qualitative methods 1 6 Credits
XX50170 Principles & skills of social research 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50135 Quantitative methods 2 6 Credits
XX50138 Qualitative methods 2 6 Credits
XX50207 Independent research essay 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 Credits
MN50809 Theories of corporate responsibility 6 Credits
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students may find it beneficial to audit a unit from this list to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 Credits
PS30110 Psychology of risk 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50140 MRes dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
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