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This programme provides candidates with advanced skills in the methods and topics of Psychological Science broadly defined. The stream structure allows candidates to further specialize in Research Methods, Social Psychology, Community and Health Psychology or Clinical Psychology to tailor their degree to their own career trajectory. Candidates gain advanced research and analytical skills highly sought after in the field of psychology and in academic/commercial/social research environments. On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to: Describe advanced research methods and a variety of psychological theories and paradigms, and identify the applicability of psychological methods and theories to personal and social issues. Demonstrate reflective and critical thinking regarding psychological research and its applications and recognise the significance of psychological theories and psychological research methods for personal and social issues in everyday life. Develop and apply learning practices for independent studies, such as to identify where and how to locate and access information relevant to the study and research, to interrogate new information, to break tasks into manageable parts, to focus on task-related goals and to provide and receive feedback on learning experiences and progress. Display communication and presentation skills, that is, writing skills, oral presentation skills, and interviewing skills. Demonstrate interpersonal competencies and professional sensitivity in accordance with the role of psychologists in society, and develop mature and ethical attitudes that help to understand and address social and psychological issues. Apply psychological theories and methods to personal and social issues by considering the utility and feasibility of such applications. Show less

Research Methods Stream:

PS6041 - Advanced Research Design
PS6051 - Advanced Analysis 1
PS6032 - Advanced Analysis 2
PS6042 - Qualitative Research Methods
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Social Psychology Stream:

PS6061 – Professional Skills in Psychology 1
PS6052 – Professional Skills in Psychology 2
PS6062 – Advanced Perspectives in Social Identity Research
PS6071 – Social Influence and Attitude Change
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Clinical Psychology Stream:

PS6061 – Professional Skills in Psychology 1
PS6052 – Professional Skills in Psychology 2
PS6091 – Clinical Modules of Psychological Disorders
PS6092 – Methods of Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention
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Community & Health Psychology Stream:

PS6061 – Professional Skills in Psychology 1
PS6052 – Professional Skills in Psychology 2
PS6072 – Community Psychology
PS6121 – Advances in Health Psychology
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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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