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PS5008: INTRODUCTION TO THE POSTGRADUATE PROCESS (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course will provide you with information about the structure of postgraduate study, as well as sources of assistance in dealing with any problems which may arise during your degree.  You should also develop a good understanding of your rights and obligations concerning your working relationship with your supervisor.
You will be introduced to good practice in demonstrating and small group teaching, attain a thorough understanding of the ethical issues in psychological research and the Data Protection Act, learn about the philosophy of science and the history of Psychology, and be introduced to reviewing literature and reference management.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 20 credits (10 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Kevin Allan
  • Professor Rhona Flin

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Managing the staff-supervisor relationship. Teaching and assessment skills. Ethics and data protection. Historical and philosophical issues in psychology.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

One extended essay on seminar topic chosen by the student (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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