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An important aspect of working in applied psychology, particularly in mental health, is the ability to integrate and present knowledge in meaningful ways. This course allows students to conduct a psychology project addressing a specific problem or question, which may include a review of the literature, quantitative or qualitative research, or a community-based project. Projects could range from traditional theses to practical evaluations, such as exploring the therapeutic role of crafts for children with adverse childhood experiences. Students will be supervised by an academic from the School of Psychology and may also be co-supervised by a community partner (such as Camphill School).
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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How will this course be taught?
This in-person course will be delivered via individual supervision from a member of academic staff within the School of Psychology. You will meet with your supervisor regularly to discuss your project and your approach.
What does this course entail?
The focus of this course is on producing a project report in response to a specific question. This will require you to synthesise your knowledge and understanding on the Psychology of Mental Health.
Why should I take this course?
An important aspect of working in a mental health context is the ability to integrate and present knowledge. This will usually take the form of a psychology project, conducted to address a specific problem or question.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 90 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 53 | |
| Feedback |
9,000-word Project reort/dissertation. Assessment brief will be provided alongside a handbook giving guidance as to the expectations for the project report. Students will also receive one-to-one supervision from an academic supervisor. Reports will be submitted via Turnitin and marked using a marking rubric. Feedback will be provided via the rubric. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Understand and evaluate the links between the academic literature and applications of theory in practice. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of mental health with reference to the appropriate literature. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 53 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Students will submit a poster via Turnitin, and will also print the poster and take part in a poster presentation session. The basis for the assessment grade will be the copy submitted via Turnitin. Feedback will be provided via the marking rubric and associated Quickmarks. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | Present project findings via oral and written work. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
9,000-word Project report/dissertation. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Understand and evaluate the links between the academic literature and applications of theory in practice. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of mental health with reference to the appropriate literature. |
| Conceptual | Create | Present project findings via oral and written work. |
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