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Department of Psychology, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THXX-AFM77: MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY AND ECONOMIC BEHAVIOUR

Mode of attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 11 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
    • THXX-AFC77: PG Cert Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 42; Dissertation/Project credits: 48


Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50221 Psychological and economic perspectives into decision-making 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX50222 Statistical and mathematical modelling 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50223 Professional skills development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
This unit runs in both Semester 2 and the Dissertation (summer) period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50224 Contemporary issues in the understanding of decision-making 48 credits       [equivalent to 96 CATS credits] Further information on 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 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.
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