C8K107: Research Methods (Developmental Psychology)

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1 C8K107: Research Methods (Developmental Psychology) Postgraduate Taught MA 2019 Essentials UCAS code Degree MA Mode of study Full Time Duration 1 year Start Date Location Durham City ( More information Still have questions? ( Department(s) Website Page 1

2 Course Summary Description The MA in Research Methods (Developmental Psychology) is designed for students who plan to continue their graduate studies at PhD level in an area of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or social psychology. It is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing suitable training for this purpose, and the course is one of the named routes on the MA in Research Methods. It is a Social Sciences faculty degree that involves other departments within the University. Students intending to have a career as a research psychologist need to acquire a high level of research skills at postgraduate level. Research methods training therefore forms a central part of the MA course, including both quantitative and qualitative research methods. One third of the course is also devoted to the dissertation which may be carried out in any area of psychology related to development. The taught course modules include both generic and subject level components, providing an introduction to broad issues and methodological approaches in developmental psychology and the social sciences. Core Modules Applied Statistics (30 credits) Perspectives on Social Research (15 credits) Qualitative Methods on Social Science (15 credits) Advanced Developmental Psychology Review (15 credits) Research Design in Child and Clinical Psychology (15 credits) Current Issues in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology (30 credits) Dissertation (60 credits) Course Structure Teaching is generally organised into a number of 10 week course units involving 2 to 3 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops. Each 10 week unit is assessed by means of formative and summative assessments. The summative assessments count towards the final degree outcome. For the course as a whole, the assessments include examinations, written assignments, oral presentations and the dissertation. To view our short film on this course click here (youtu.be/1otoyviyru0) Course Detail To find out more about the modules available to students studying at Durham University please click here ( Please note: Current modules are indicative. Information for future academic years may change, for example, due to developments in the relevant academic field, or in light of student feedback. Page 2

3 Admissions Process Subject requirements, level and grade 2:1 in Psychology or Psychology related subject (or equivalent). English Language requirements Please check requirements for your subject and level of study ( How to apply Page 3

4 Fees and Funding Full Time Fees EU Student Home Student Island Student International non-eu Student 7, per year 7, per year 7, per year 23, per year Note: Fees are subject to review and change in-line with inflation. Please also check costs for colleges and accommodation ( Scholarships and funding Page 4

5 Career Opportunities Department of Psychology For further information on career options and employability, including the results of the Destination of Leavers survey, student and employer testimonials and details of work experience and study abroad opportunities, please click here ( Page 5

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7 Department Information Department of Psychology Overview The Department of Psychology provides a world-class teaching and research environment for postgraduate students in biological, cognitive, social, developmental psychology and neuroscience. Our research facilities support activity in these domains of psychology. We offer both taught postgraduate and postgraduate research degree (MSc/MA by research and PhD) programmes. Our MSc programmes provide you with core skills ideal if you want to continue on to complete a PhD, take on a research position or enter the workplace. Postgraduate taught and research students are supervised by academics with expertise in their fields and have the opportunity to engage with the vibrant research environment evident in the Department. Ranking Ranked joint 1st in the UK for research environment in REF Website This document was downloaded on Monday, 1st April 2019 at 7:11pm from The information relating to this course was last updated on Wednesday, 3rd October 2018 at 11:46am Page 7