Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2022/3
UHPS-AKM03: MSci(Hons) Psychology with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 5 Years
[Page last updated: 25 April 2022]
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 5: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DAPS and exit awards: | UHPS-AKL03: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHPS-AKC03: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; Year 4: No; Year 5: No |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 8%
Part 2 Stage 3: 8%
Part 2 Stage 4: 34%
Part 3 Stage 5: 50% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
| This course is being withdrawn. Years 1 & 2 of the course is not available in 2022/3. |
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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS20028 | Psychology placement | 60 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS30094 | Applied psychology dissertation | 18 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS30014 | History of psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30101 | Psychology of pain | 6 Credits |
| PS30103 | Attitudes and social cognition | 6 Credits |
| PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30122 | Clinical psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30126 | Developmental psychopathology | 6 Credits |
| PS30169 | Cognitive neuropsychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30170 | Neuroeconomics | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 Credits |
| ED30443 | Contemporary issues in childhood and youth 2: policy and practice | 6 Credits |
| SP30118 | Power in society | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS30110 | Psychology of risk | 6 Credits |
| PS30113 | Autism spectrum disorders | 6 Credits |
| PS30116 | Cyberpsychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30130 | Organisational psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30156 | Emotion science | 6 Credits |
| PS30158 | Forensic psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS30164 | Social action and change | 6 Credits |
| PS30171 | The psychology of music | 6 Credits |
| PS30185 | Psychology of creativity and innovation | 6 Credits |
| PS30198 | Psychology of addictive behaviours | 6 Credits |
| PS30212 | Genetic psychology | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| BB30161 | Developmental neurobiology | 6 Credits |
| ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 Credits |
| ED30483 | Children and technology: a global perspective | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS40172 | Advanced psychology dissertation | 30 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS40180 | Advanced research methods | 12 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS40176 | Advanced cognitive psychology | 6 Credits |
| PS40179 | Advanced social psychology | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PS40178 | Professional skills | 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list