Psychology MSc
Master
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
1 Year
In addition to providing a broad (yet detailed) overview of the subject of psychology, this course promotes critical appraisal in relation to psychological models, theories and methodologies. You will conduct practical research exercises and will produce a substantial research-based dissertation in an area of psychology of your choice (subject to availability). You will acquire skills in data analysis, statistical methods, project design, oral presentations, teamwork and report writing - all of which are sought-after skills by employers.
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About this course
You'll enjoy extensive small-group, seminar-based teaching.
You will benefit from modern purpose-built research laboratories and offices. The psychology team is a young, friendly and dynamic group of researchers, all experienced in teaching their specialist areas.
The team has research links with universities in the US and Europe.
Eminent psychologists from across the UK regularly present findings from the latest, cutting-edge research in psychology.
Psychology graduates are numerate and literate, which makes you attractive to employers. During your studies you will acquire skills in data analysis, statistical methods, project design, teamwork, and report writing.
Normally an upper second class (2:1) honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate mathematical competence equivalent to grade C or above at GCSE level.
This course offers a masters-level qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, meaning it will help you pursue a route into a psychology-based profession. It is particularly suitable if you have insufficient credit in psychology from your first degree to meet BPS accreditation criteria. The course covers all of the key subdisciplines of contemporary psychology and provides extensive training in related research skills.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- MSc Psychology
- Psychology Dissertation
- Developmental psychology
- Psychological Research
- Critical Social Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Rehabilitation
- Art and Film
- E Psychology of Health
Course programme
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Part time students take 90 credits over seven months in the first year, then take a further 90 credits over 12 months in the second year, in which the dissertation is also undertaken.
Example core modules- Cognition and Biological Psychology
- Methods and Statistics for MSc Psychology
- Psychology Dissertation
- The Person in Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychological Research
- Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Psychology of Art and Film
- The Psychology of Health and Well Being
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Psychology MSc