Psychology MRes

Comments about Psychology MRes - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London

• Objectives
  It provides a balance of taught and research-based modules, allowing you to focus on the aspects of the subject that most interest you.
• Entry requirements
  The course is aimed at graduates with an honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline who wish to: -extend their practical expertise and theoretical understanding of psychology; -develop transferable research skills that will enhance their employability in a range of sectors; -acquire advanced research experience that will serve to support applications for professional training (eg in clinical psychology); and/or -pursue further research or a PhD in a related discipline.
• Academic title
  Psychology MRes
• Course description
  What will you study?
  The course introduces you to key issues that are emerging in the different fields of psychology and currently generating extensive research activity. It promotes critical appraisal in relation to psychological models, theories and methodologies.
  
  You will cover advanced methods of data analysis and how to apply them to real research questions. You will develop practical skills, such as questionnaire design, interviewing, psychometric testing, physiological measurement, computing and neuropsychological testing. You will also acquire training in the ethical and financial aspects of research, plus engage in supervised research activities.
  
  Course structure
  Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
  
  Core modules
  -Research Design and Analysis
  -Current Issues in Psychology
  -Practical Research Skills in Psychology
  -Guided Research Activity I and II
  -Individual Research Dissertation
  
  Options modules:
  You will be able to select two modules from a range of options (subject to availability and timetabling restrictions) including:
  
  -Cognitive Neuropsychology
  -Representation, Reality and Modern Myth
  -Drugs and Behaviour
  -Applied Social Development
  -Applied Cognitive Development
  -Social Cognition
  -Children’s Relationships
  -Health Psychology
  -Issues in Visual and Auditory Perception
  -Thinking
  -Theories of Developmental Psychology