Psychological Sciences (Conversion) MSc

Teaching and Assessment Teaching Lectures and seminars provide students with in-depth knowledge of historical and contemporary perspectives in psychology. Formative and summative essays provide reflection on historical and contemporary perspectives in psychology. Statistics assignments, written research methods tests and laboratory reports will ensure proficiency in analytical skills - required to design research and interpret results. Statistics assignment and lab reports will provide critical evaluation of the results of empirical research in psychology. Formative summative essays, exams, and the dissertation will develop effective and critical written communication skills. Individual meetings between students and dissertation supervisors will enable students to: (a) Acquire knowledge concerning major theories and results of empirical studies that are relevant to the dissertation topic (including an understanding of the larger, real-world context within which the dissertation topic can be located); and (b) Develop, analyse, and interpret theory-derived, testable hypotheses (and, perhaps, research questions) concerning links among the constructs to be studied in the dissertation. Effective and critical written communication will be achieved via formative summative essays, exams, and the dissertation. Assessment Coursework essays – demonstration of systematic understanding, critical analysis, and written communication skills. Examinations – demonstration of comprehensive understanding and written communication skills. Quantitative reports – ability to analyse and interpret empirical evidence. Oral presentations – demonstration of knowledge and understanding, critical analysis and oral communication skills. Dissertation – ability to plan, critically review, execute and communicate an advanced piece of research. Deadlines are distributed through the year, allowing time for constructive feedback.