Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2020/1
UHPS-AFM03: MSci(Hons) Psychology
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE
IN PSYCHOLOGY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
[Page last updated: 11 August 2020]
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- This programme has no possible DAPs
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Possible exit awards for this programme:
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Students must select 12 credits of optional units during this programme year, either one 12-credit all year unit or one 6-credit unit in each semester. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS10087 | Quantitative research methods | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS10200 | Controversies in psychology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB10264 | Cell biology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB10265 | Ecology & evolution | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS10121 | Applying psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
MN10545 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS10154 | Being a psychologist | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP10002 | Social problems & social policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP10043 | Understanding society: Britain in global context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS10166 | Research methods and design 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS10186 | Psychology of wellbeing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP10001 | Social policy, welfare and the state | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP10044 | Classical sociological theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS20167 | Cognitive neuroscience | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS20168 | Social psychology, personality and individual differences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS20093 | Quantitative methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS20124 | Research methods and design 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
ED20003 | Education in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL20042 | Psychological dynamics of sport | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS20152 | Health psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP20004 | Family matters: the sociology of the family & family policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP20050 | Sociology of criminal justice policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS20107 | Developmental psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS20125 | Research project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL20045 | Psychology of exercise and health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
MN20073 | Marketing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS20150 | Psychopathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP20003 | 'Race' & racism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP20005 | Making and communicating policy: theories and practices | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification
|
Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS30155 | Psychology dissertation | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30101 | Psychology of pain | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30122 | Clinical psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30126 | Developmental psychopathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30151 | Psychology and neuroscience of blindness | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30159 | Language development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30169 | Cognitive neuropsychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30170 | Neuroeconomics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
ED30443 | Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 2: policy and practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL30155 | Applying psychology to physical activity and health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
SP30118 | Power in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30113 | Autism spectrum disorders | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30116 | Cyberpsychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30130 | Organisational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30156 | Affective neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30158 | Forensic psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30164 | Social action and change | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30171 | The psychology of music | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30185 | Psychology of creativity and innovation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS30198 | Psychology of addictive behaviours | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
ED30483 | Children and technology: a global perspective | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
HL30055 | Applied sport psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)
; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) . - Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS40172 | Advanced psychology dissertation | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS40180 | Advanced research methods | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS40176 | Advanced cognitive psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
PS40179 | Advanced social psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS40178 | Professional skills | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] ![Further information on credits](http://www.bath.ac.uk/graphics/icons/info.gif) |
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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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.
|