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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Psychology |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | ES 100% |
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| Description:
| Aims: To allow students the opportunity to develop a more in depth understanding of a key health psychology issue of their own choice. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit students will have: * Identified (through consultation with a supervisor) and examined in considerable depth a specialist topic in health psychology of their own choosing. * Have a deeper, more coherent and more analytical understanding of health psychology theory, methods and practice. Skills: Intellectual: * To think and write creatively and analytically. * To communicate a debate. * To critically assess and evaluate research carried out by others. Professional / Practical: * Study and learning skills. * Ability to communicate and work well with an advisor. * Essay research, preparation and writing skills. * Independent/autonomous working skills. * Ability to formulate a research question and present a coherent answer. Content: Any area of health psychology for which an adequate level of supervision can be offered. |
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PS50081 is a Stage Required Unit on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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