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Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHPS-AFM03: MSci(Hons) Psychology


Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UHPS-AFL03: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHPS-AFC03: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; Year 4: No;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 34%
Part 3 Stage 4: 50%

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


Jump to:

Years 1 & 2

This course is being withdrawn. Years 1 & 2 of the course is not available in 2022/3.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30155 Psychology dissertation 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30014 History of psychology 6 Credits
PS30101 Psychology of pain 6 Credits
PS30103 Attitudes and social cognition 6 Credits
PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 Credits
PS30122 Clinical psychology 6 Credits
PS30126 Developmental psychopathology 6 Credits
PS30169 Cognitive neuropsychology 6 Credits
PS30170 Neuroeconomics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
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
BB30044 Molecular & medical neuroscience 6 Credits
ED30443 Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 2: policy and practice 6 Credits
SP30118 Power in society 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS30110 Psychology of risk 6 Credits
PS30113 Autism spectrum disorders 6 Credits
PS30116 Cyberpsychology 6 Credits
PS30130 Organisational psychology 6 Credits
PS30156 Emotion science 6 Credits
PS30158 Forensic psychology 6 Credits
PS30164 Social action and change 6 Credits
PS30171 The psychology of music 6 Credits
PS30185 Psychology of creativity and innovation 6 Credits
PS30198 Psychology of addictive behaviours 6 Credits
PS30212 Genetic psychology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
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
BB30161 Developmental neurobiology 6 Credits
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 Credits
ED30483 Children and technology: a global perspective 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS40172 Advanced psychology dissertation 30 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS40180 Advanced research methods 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS40176 Advanced cognitive psychology 6 Credits
PS40179 Advanced social psychology 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS40178 Professional skills 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.