Programme Specification MSc pplied Psychology 1. Programme title MSc in pplied Psychology. warding institution Middlesex University 3. Teaching institution Middlesex University 4. Details of accreditation by N professional/statutory/regulatory body 5. Final qualification MSc 6. cademic year 7. Language of study English 8. Mode of study FT/PT 9. Criteria for admission to the programme Criteria for admission to the MSc in pplied Psychology are based on previous qualifications such that candidates will normally possess a good honours degree (: or better) in psychology or other relevant discipline. Exceptionally, consideration will be given to those with commensurate professional qualifications, where there is evidence of ability to carry out research and other relevant academic assignments at postgraduate level. Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, e.g. IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 minimum in all components or TOEFL no less than 573 (TWE minimum of 4.5) or Internet based 90 with no less than 19 in each component. 10. ims of the programme The programme aims to provide an intellectual setting within which students can both develop a fuller appreciation of substantive areas of applied psychology and improve their practical and analytical skills. The programme aims to provide a learning environment within which the successful student will: a) Gain knowledge and understanding of key areas of pplied Psychology
(e.g. Education, Health, Neuropsychology, Counselling, Business and Psychotherapy) b) Develop core practical/research skills broadly relevant across a number of areas within pplied Psychology c) Gain knowledge and critical understanding of the various research techniques and statistical methods that may be viewed as appropriate to a postgraduate level training in psychology d) Gain experience developing practical research, analytical and reporting skills working either as a member of a team or individually. e) Make an appropriate contribution to research within an area of pplied Psychology (applies to those completing the MSc). 11. Programme outcomes. Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of: 1.Key areas of pplied Psychology. Developing core practical/research skills broadly relevant across a number of areas within pplied Psychology. 3. The various research techniques and statistical methods that may be viewed as appropriate to postgraduate level training in psychology. 4. n appropriate contribution to research within an area of pplied Psychology (applies to those completing the MSc). Teaching/learning methods Students gain knowledge and understanding through: cquisition of specialist knowledge and understanding through small group lectures, seminars, workshops, labs and through participation in individual and group based research projects. Method Students knowledge and understanding is assessed by: Coursework which includes essays, extended essays, visit/workshop reports, project report and research dissertation (MSc. students only). Formative assessment will also be employed throughout the programme. B. Cognitive (thinking) skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical evaluation of written and orally presented information. Carry out appropriate decision making 3. Be efficient in Information Processing 4. Conduct analytical reasoning Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through: critical appraisal of published material and critical appraisal of particular research methodologies used in pplied Psychology. Cognitive skills are also developed within the MSc. dissertation module. Method Students cognitive skills are assessed by: the completion of extended essays, mini projects, lab reports, visit/workshop reports, and a research dissertation (MSc. students only).
C. Practical skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to: Formulate and present (oral and written) structured arguments Developing practical research, analytical and reporting skills working either as a member of a team or individually Utilise debating skills Demonstrate qualitative research skills Demonstrate quantitative research skills Demonstrate interpersonal skills Teaching/learning methods Students learn practical skills through: Students are provided with formative feedback as part of every assessment. They also learn practical skills through the Research Methods in pplied Psychology module. For MSc. students, these skills will be further developed through the process of producing a research dissertation. Students practical skills are assessed byproject reports, lab work, presentations, essays, visit/workshop reports and research dissertation (MSc. students only) whilst their knowledge of different research skills will be assessed by the use of appropriate statistical procedures via SPSS as well as the use of appropriate tools to analyse qualitative data. D. Graduate Skills On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate advanced communication. Have advanced knowledge of specialist numeracy 3. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) 4. Demonstrate excellent teamwork 5. Carry out effective Learning 6. Make appropriate decisions regarding career management Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through: Students learn key skills throughout the programme in relation to ICT and effective learning (particularly use of intra and internet, e-mail). Statistical, analytical skills are a key feature of the Research Methods in pplied Psychology module. Communication and teamwork are supported across all taught modules. Students graduate skills are assessed by: Statistical assignments, coursework (as above), research project report, presentation and (dissertation).
1. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements) 1. 1 Overall structure of the programme The MSc. programme is studied over one year full-time or two years part-time. It includes a range of taught modules together with a dissertation, (normally based on empirical research), carried out by the student. There will be three 30 credit modules providing the opportunity to study topics within areas of Research Methods in applied Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy in pplied Psychology and pplied Business Psychology. In particular the Research Methods module provides the opportunity to develop research and practical skills relevant across all areas of pplied Psychology. These include: qualitative methods, questionnaire and survey methods, methods for the statistical analysis of quantitative data. In addition, practical elements such as developing and costing proposals and identifying ethical and professional considerations are also covered. Two 30 credit and two15 credit modules give this programme its wider appeal by offering popular areas of study within psychology, namely: pplied Business Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy in pplied Psychology, pplied Neuropsychology in Education and Contemporary Research and Issues in pplied Psychology. The Thesis or module (60 credits) encourages students to develop expertise in a particular area of pplied Psychology. Each 30 credit module represents approximately 40 hours of study commitment with typically -3 hours per week contact time. The MSc. is awarded for successful completion of 180 credits, including the dissertation, while the PGDip.in pplied Psychology is awarded for successful completion of 10 credits across taught modules. Students who are obliged to terminate their studies may apply for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology. The minimum requirement is 60 graded credits which must include the Research Methods in pplied Psychology module. The award of PGCert is a generic award and will not have pplied Psychology in the title.
Level 7 (4) Level 7 COMPULSORY PG Cert x 30 credits of core modules PG Diploma 3 x 30 credits plus x 15 credits of core modules MSc 3 x 30 credits plus x 15 credits plus 60 credit dissertation 1.3 Non-compensatable modules (note statement in 1. regarding FHEQ levels) Module level Module code 7 PSY401 Research Methods in pplied Psychology and PSY4 dvanced in Psychology are non-compensatable 13. Curriculum map See Curriculum Map at the end section of the handbook 14. Information about assessment regulations The University and School Policies apply to this programme. Programme specific requirements are: The pass mark for all modules is 16. failed module may not be compensated, although there is the right to re-sit a failed module. student may only re-sit a failed module once and the highest mark attainable on re-sit will be the basic pass mark of 16 (40%). 15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable) There is no formal placement programme incorporated in the MSc pplied Psychology. However, students interested in doing a voluntary placement should contact the Programme Leader for details.
16. Future careers (if applicable) This programme enables students to develop their research skills in preparation for either doctoral research, specific work in industry or a future research post. The several areas of applied psychology covered provide an in-depth understanding of how psychology is applied in everyday life settings thus furnishing students with invaluable tools required for a successful career. 17. Particular support for learning (if applicable) In the first week of teaching all students will be attending study skills lectures and workshops in which issues such as essay writing, referencing, plagiarism and IT will be covered. In addition, the following support is available to all students throughout the academic year: UniHelp Desk ILRS and ICT workshops. UniHub Disability Unit ELLS (language support) 18. JCS code (or other relevant coding system) N t Level 7 19. Relevant Q subject benchmark group(s) 0. Reference points (013/014) (013/014) (013/014) (014)International Benchmarking Review of UK Psychology (011) 1. Other information Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the student programme handbook and the University Regulations. The University Regulations for taught programmes are available at: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/strategy/regulations/index.aspx The University s academic quality/regulatory processes for taught programmes are available at: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/strategy/quality-standards/handbook/ Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the university regulations.
ppendix : Curriculum Map Curriculum map for MSc pplied Psychology This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed. Programme learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding Practical skills 1 Key areas of pplied Psychology C1 Formulate & present (oral and written) structured arguments Develop core practical/research skills broadly relevant across a C Critically appraise presented information number of areas within pplied Psychology 3 Gain knowledge and critical understanding of the various C3 Utilise debating skills research techniques and statistical methods that may be viewed as appropriate to postgraduate level training in psychology 4 Gain experience developing practical research, analytical and C4 Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative research skills reporting skills working either as a member of a team or individually 5 Make an appropriate contribution to research within the area of C5 Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative research skills pplied Psychology (applies to those completing the MSc)
6 Develop an appreciation of the issues and limitations in applied C6 Demonstrate interpersonal skills psychology 7 C7 Cognitive skills Graduate Skills B1 Demonstrate critical evaluation of written and orally presented D1 Demonstrate advanced communication information B Carry out appropriate decision making D Have advanced knowledge of specialist numeracy B3 Effective Information processing D3 Information and Communication Technologies B4 Conduct analytical reasoning D4 Demonstrate excellent teamwork B5 D5 Have carried out effective learning B6 D6 Make appropriate decisions regarding career management
Programme outcomes 1 3 4 5 6 7 B1 B B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Highest level achieved by all graduates Module Title Module Code by Level Programme outcomes 1 3 4 5 6 7 B 1 B B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 C 1 C C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 D 1 D D 3 D 4 D 5 D6 Research Methods in pplied Psychology pplied Neuropsychology in Education Contemporary Research and Issues in pplied Psychology Counselling and Psychotherapy in pplied Psychology PSY401 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PSY4019 X X X X X X X X X X X X X PSY4008 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X PSY4115 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X pplied Business Psychology PSY4117 X X X X X X X X X X X X dvanced in pplied Psychology PSY4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
ppendix 3: MSc pplied Psychology Map 017-018 Learning Week/ Date PSY4008 (15 credits) Term Contemporary Research and Issues in pplied Psychology PSY401 (30 credits) Terms 1 & Research Methods in pplied Psychology PSY4019 (15 credits) Term 1 pplied Neuropsychology in Education PSY4115 (30 credits) Terms 1 & Counselling and Psychotherapy PSY4117 (30 credits) Terms 1 & pplied Business Psychology PSY4 (60 credits) Year long dvanced in Psychology Term 1 Week 1 October Introduction to the Programme and study skills at Postgraduate level Week 9 October Week 3 16 October Week 4 3 October This module runs in Term Session 1: Research Process and Choosing Your Topic and Supervisor Week 5 30 October Week 6 6 November REDING WEEK Week 7 13 November Week 8 0 November Week 9 7 November 1 End of Week 7 17 November Session : Planning your Supervisor allocation 17 November Week 10 4 December Week 11 11 December REDING WEEK Formative Logbook Submission Friday 15 th December Session 3: Preparing posters
19 December - 6 January Week 1 8 January assessment 1,500 word thematic analysis of secondary data 0% of the mark (DR) via Turnitin 8 th Jan Christmas Break 1 Psychometric report Friday 1 th Jan Term Week 13 15 January PSY4008 PSY401 PSY4019 19 January via Turnitin PSY4115 PSY4117 PSY4 Week 14 January Week 15 9 January Week 16 5 February Practical in-class test (5%) 30 th January Formative POSTER PRESENTTIONS 3 January -5pm Session 4: Ethics, Proposals Formative Proposal Submission to Supervisor 9 February Week 17 1 February REDING WEEK Week 18 19 February Week 19 6 February Week 0 5 March Week 1 Formative Essay Plan March via Turnitin Session 5: Ethics application training Session 6: Writing up Formative Ethics submission 9 March
1 March Week 19 March assessment In class presentation (30%) Quantitative or Qualitative papers (BB/IR/DR/LD) 0 March 6 March- 6 pril ESTER VCTION Week 3 9 pril Week 4 16 pril REDING WEEK Negotiated Essay via Turnitin 7 th pril before 4.00pm assessment In class presentation (30%) Quantitative/Qualitative papers (BB/IR/DR/LD) 10 pril assessment 1,500 word Research Proposal (0% of the mark) via Turnitin 7 th pril before 4.00pm assessment Essaybased article for The Psychologist Essay 7 th pril before 4.00pm Formative DRFT SUBMISSION 7 SEPTEMBER 018 assessment Reflective logbook 7 th pril before 4.00pm DISSERTTION SUBMISSION 5 OCTOBER 018 5pm