Department of Psychology, Programme Catalogue 2021/2
THXX-AFM56: MRes Sustainable Futures | Leading to the award of:
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Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Year 1 |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
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This programme is offered collaboratively with the University of Bristol, the University of Exeter and UWE |
Academic Year: Taught Units |
Designated Essential Units ![]() |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
XX50206 | Advanced interdisciplinary research design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50220 | Contemporary debates in sustainability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50236 | Research apprenticeship project | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Taught Units |
Designated Essential Units ![]() |
Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50170 | Principles & skills of social research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Taught Units |
Designated Essential Units ![]() |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
XX50207 | Independent research essay | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Designated Essential Units ![]() |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ES50059 | Environmental & resource economics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
MN50480 | Principles of corporate social responsibility | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Students may find it beneficial to audit a unit from this list to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. |
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Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
ES50059 | Environmental & resource economics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PS30110 | Psychology of risk | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
Designated Essential Units ![]() |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
XX50140 | MRes dissertation | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
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