Introduction
Study Information
At a Glance
- Learning Mode
- On Campus Learning
- Degree Qualification
- MSc
- Duration
- 12 months
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Start Month
- September
- Location of Study
- Aberdeen
What You'll Study
- Stage 1
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The programme consists of a range of taught and optional courses and an empirical research project.
Compulsory Courses
- Study Skills for Psychology (PS50SP)
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This brief course provides an introduction to the essential skills and information you will need to study psychology as a postgraduate student.
- Core Principles: Individual Differences, Cognitive and Biological (PS5027)
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45 Credit Points
This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of psychological research in three core areas of psychology, biological, individual differences, and cognitive. In addition, students will attend tutorials to support skill development and a weekly seminar course on contemporary psychological research.
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
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This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.
Topics include orientation overview, equality and diversity, health, safety and cyber security and how to make the most of your time at university in relation to careers and employability.
Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace (PS5051)
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15 Credit Points
This course will look at mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. It will consider how mental health and work are related and what factors in the workplace impact on mental health and wellbeing, at an individual, team and systemic level.
We will also consider how to create a mentally healthy workplace and how mental health can be supported in the workplace. The theory and learning will be supported by case studies, discussion boards and real-life reflections from workplaces.
- Stage 2
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Compulsory Courses
- Core Principles: Social and Developmental Psychology (PS5527)
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15 Credit Points
This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of psychological research in the core areas of social and developmental psychology. In addition, students will attend tutorials to support skill development.
- Methods and Analysis in Psychology (PS5529)
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30 Credit Points
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the use of basic as well as more advanced descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis in psychology. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods will be covered and students will gain understanding of the key concepts and issues in psychological research and study design.
- The Psychology of Wellbeing (PS5530)
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15 Credit Points
What makes us happy? What improves our psychological wellbeing? How can we increase life satisfaction? This course will explore the factors that contribute to psychological wellbeing at both and individual and societal level. We will look at theories of psychological wellbeing and explore the science and theory of what improves wellbeing. Students will also have the opportunity to apply this in their own life and consider how this can be applied to improve the well being of communities and societies.
- Stage 3
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Compulsory Courses
- Research Project (PS5903)
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60 Credit Points
Students will complete an empirical project, under the supervision of a member of staff, where the student collects and analyses data in answer to a specific research question. The aim is to further develop the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out psychological research at a very high standard.
We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page.
Fees and Funding
You will be classified as one of the fee categories below.
| Fee category | Cost |
|---|---|
| EU / International students | £27,000 |
| Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year | |
| UK | £11,100 |
| Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year |
Scholarships and Funding
Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who pay tuition fees may be eligible for specific scholarships allowing them to receive additional funding. These are designed to provide assistance to help students support themselves during their time at Aberdeen.
International Applicants
Further Information about tuition fees and the cost of living in Aberdeen
Additional Fees
- In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses, for example field trips. Any additional fees for a course can be found in our Catalogue of Courses.
- For more information about tuition fees for this programme, including payment plans and our refund policy, please visit our Tuition Fees page.
Our Funding Database
View all funding options in our Funding Database.
Careers
There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.
- More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen
- More information on the Careers and Employability Service
Our Experts
Information About Staff Changes
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page.