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Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-UIC-APR
F2F-UIC-AUG
F2F-UIC-DEC
F2F-UIC-FEB
F2F-UIC-JAN
F2F-UIC-JUL
F2F-UIC-JUN
F2F-UIC-MAR
F2F-UIC-MAY
F2F-UIC-NOV
F2F-UIC-OCT
F2F-UIC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

This Liverpool John Moores University MSc in Psychology has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation, the applications of psychology and the exploration of ethical issues. The primary goal of psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour, and experience and of the complex interactions between these. The programme will develop knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavour and the role of empirical evidence in the development of theory relating to human behaviour. It will provide an opportunity to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and an opportunity to conduct research independently. Applications of psychology will be core to all modules as well as a focus on how psychology can be applied to problems in different regions and cultures of the world. Specific programme aims are: 1) To provide an academically rigorous framework through which students can study psychological topics scientifically, and the psychological processes involved in human behaviour 2) To promote students' awareness of the range of applications of psychology 3) To provide students with skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Online material is used to introduce core knowledge base. Online discussions provide opportunities for students to develop skills underpinned by this knowledge through practice with feedback (from peers and tutor) through critical reflection and through presentation. Online individual supervision is provided to guide the student through the development and completion of a dissertation project. Assessment methods include written assignments for example: reports, essays, case studies, reflections etc.

Opportunities for work related learning

During the course of the MSc, the programme team discuss the development of professional skills and career development. There is no formal work-based learning during the MSc, although many of the students conduct their research project in applied settings. As such these research studies support the student to build real experience in the working environment and create professional relationships outside the university setting.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

All modules are core. Students will register for one new module at a time and must complete the whole programme within 5 years.

Entry Requirements

Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH04-01) psychology