Postgraduate Directory 2007/2008

Psychology TAUGHT COURSES Taught Courses ANGLIA RUSKIN Mental Health Multidisciplinary course for nurses, social workers and interested others. Focus on service users’ perspectives. Designated modules, specialist modules plus dissertation. MA 30PT PGCert 12FT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS 3 CH Contact Cnetre t 0845 271 3333 e answers@anglia.ac.uk w www.anglia.ac.uk HCOM MENP NURS MENP PSYL GN SOCW PSYL GN MEDN OTHE Psychological Research This MSc is exceptional for its dual emphasis on basic psychological science and applied issues. The course is designed to provide students with a wide range of practical research skills, advanced studies in modern psychology, and an opportunity to learn how this knowledge is applied in either industrial or clinical settings. It has been recognised by the ESRC as providing the transferable skills essential to social science research. Students who take this course will get a comprehensive research experience working with international calibre researchers, and an exceptional opportunity to see how modern psychology can be put into practice. MSc 12FT 24PT PGDip 8FT 16PT PGCert 4FT 8PT over 20 NS over 40 CS Admissions Ofﬁcer t 01248 382629 e psychology@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk PSYL EXPE PSYL GN think p sychology think b angor Judith Soulsby t 01248 382200 e mindfulness@bangor.ac.uk w www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness Bangor Psychology combines a top r 5*A rating for research quality (one of only seven in the UK) with outstanding teaching, a friendly atmosphere, and one of Britain’s most beautiful areas. Taught Programmes t MA Psychology * MSc Psychological Research MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology MSc Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis MSc/MA Mindfulness-based Approaches Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Research Programmes h PhD – various specialisms Please visit our website for more details. Psychology ASTON U. Health Psychology The MSc in Health Psychology is a modular taught Masters degree which allows you to undertake a substantive research project under the supervision of one of the primary staff involved in Health Psychology and related disciplines. It will appeal to those who wish to carry out research in an area of their own choice, and who wish to further their expertise of the theory and methodology used in Health Psychology. Pending accreditation from the BPS, candidates successfully completing this programme will be eligible to register for the stage 2 qualiﬁcation for chartered health psychologist status. MSc 12FT 24PT Dr O. van den Akker t 0121 204 4085 e o.vandenakker@aston.ac.uk w www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/pgcourses/psychology/MScHealthPsychology.jsp PSYL HL Psychology This course is designed to offer advanced study in psychology with an emphasis on both research excellence and critical writing skills. Following two semesters of academic study, students write a stand-alone literature review in an area of psychology. It’s recommended for graduates who want to*: * pursue a career in psychology-related humanities, health-care professions and social-sciences such as scientiﬁc journalism, business management, occupational psychology, marketing and medical care. * boost their CV. * explore an area of psychology in detail through researching and writing a literature review. *not appropriate for progressing onto academic research. MA 12FT 24PT PGDip 9FT 18PT PGCert 4FT 8PT Admissions Ofﬁcer t 01248 382629 e psychology@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk PSYL GN BANGOR U. Applied Behaviour Analysis This course has been developed to provide training that aims to establish therapeutic competence in the use of the principles of behaviour analysis. The course is focused on developing advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles of behaviour analysis and the application of the principles within both clinical and research settings. The programme provides a thorough grounding in ABA, including an understanding of: Principles of ABA; Ethics, Measurement, and Analysis in ABA; Behaviour Change Procedures; Person Centred Behavioural Procedures; Advanced Behavioural Research Methods; Clinical Behavioural Interventions; Advanced Theoretical Issues in Behaviour Analysis. PGCert 4FT 9PT PGDip 9FT 18PT MSc 12FT 24PT 11-20 NS 21-40 CS 6 CH Dr Carl Hughes t 01248 383278 e c.hughes@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk BEHS BATH U. Health Psychology Training scientist practitioners in health psychology, this successful BPS-accredited programme draws on a multidisciplinary approach to health, covering all the main areas of sickness and health, and methodologies for conducting research in health psychology. It will facilitate problem-solving skills in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. Includes a 4 month placement. MSc 12FT 24PT 11-20 NS 11-20 CS 10 CH Programme Administrator t 01225 383251 e psychology-enquiries@bath.ac.uk w www.bath.ac.uk/psychology/about/healthpsy.cfm PSYL HL EXCELLENT TQA 5*A RAE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY University of Wales YSGOL SEICOLEG Prifysgol Cymru Bangor Gwynedd, LL57 2AS t 01248 382 629 f 01248 382 599 e psychology@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk * Subject to validation Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology The MSc in Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology is designed to provide students with a strong knowledge-base in clinical neuropsychology as a basis for research, clinical training, or professional practice in this area. Semester 1: Research Proposal 1; Issues in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; Clinical Neuropsychology; Behavioural Neurology. Semester 2: Research Propsal 2; Advanced Statistics; Communicating Research in Psychology; Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation. Semester 3: Research Thesis - a report of up to 10,000 words presenting your individual research project conducted on a topic relevant to clinical neuropsychology. MSc 12FT 24PT PGDip 8FT 16PT PGCert 4FT 8PT 6-10 NS 11-20 CS 12 CH Admissions Ofﬁcer t 01248 382629 e psychology@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk PSYL NEUR PSYL CLIN Human Communication and Computing The MSc in Human Communication and Computing brings together computer science and psychology to provide the knowledge and skills required to understand, design, construct and evaluate computing technologies to support human-human communication and human computer interaction. The course is offered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Psychology. MSc 12FT 24-48PT 11-20 NS 11-20 CS 10 CH Dr Leon Watts t 01225 386965 e pg-hccmsc@cs.bath.ac.uk w www.cs.bath.ac.uk/hcc/ SYSD COMM TECH BEDFORDSHIRE U. Health Psychology Develops specialism in psychology relevant to those working in or entering careers in the health care sector. Dissertation of 12,000 words required. MSc 12FT 24PT 11-20 NS 21-40 CS 10 CH External Affairs t 0800 389 6633 / 01582 743960 e admissions@beds.ac.uk w www.bedfordshire.ac.uk PSYL HL peutic development; specialist areas in clinical psychology; clinical research. DClinPsy by taught 36FT 6-10 NS 21-40 CS 40 CH Dr C McCusker t 028 9033 5447 e c.mccusker@qub.ac.uk w www.psych.qub.ac.uk/profTrain/ProfTrain.html PSYL CLIN Occupational Psychology Course covers Work Environment: Job Design and Technology; Human Resources: Selection, Performance and Appraisal; Organizational Behaviour; Personal Development in the Workplace, and a dissertation MSc 12FT 11-20 NS 11-20 CS 24 CH Course Secretary t 028 9033 5445 e r.mccready@qub.ac.uk w www.psych.qub.ac.uk/ProfTrain/ProfTrain.html PSYL OCCI Professional Studies in Education MA 30PT 11-20 NS 11-20 CS 30 CH External Affairs t 0800 389 6633 / 01582 743960 e admissions@beds.ac.uk w www.bedfordshire.ac.uk PSYL EDUC Mental Health Practice This part-time modular programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills of graduate level mental health workers, as outlined in the NHS Plan. Individual units from the programme may also meet the continuing professional development needs of other mental health professionals who require updating in selected areas of their practice. MSc 36-60PT PGDip 30-60PT Programme Administrator t 01225 383224 e m.m.ibison@bath.ac.uk w www.bath.ac.uk/health/programmes/mhp.html HCOM MENP MEDN OTHE PRAC MEDI NURS MENP PSYL GN Psychological Approaches to Health This course has been speciﬁcally designed for health professionals or students with a health-related academic background who wish to improve their understanding of psychological concepts and applications in the area of Health Psychology. MSc 12FT 24PT 0-5 NS 0-10 CS 8 CH External Affairs t 0800 389 6633 / 01582 743960 e admissions@beds.ac.uk w www.bedfordshire.ac.uk PSYL HL Psychoanalytic Studies The course aims to provide a thorough grounding in Freudian and post-Freudian psychoanalytic theory as a basis for the application of psychoanalytic concepts to various ﬁelds in the humanities and social sciences, including literature, politics, religion, psychotherapy, education, gender studies, cinema. MA 24PT 11-20 CS 3 CH Dr A Weir t 028 9027 3627 e philosophy@clio.arts.qub.ac.uk w www.qub.ac.uk/ PSYF Foundations of Clinical Psychology This MSc provides theoretical and practical foundations for advanced work in the ﬁeld of clinical psychology. Students who take this course will get both comprehensive research experience and a strong grounding in clinical theory. The theoretical aspect of the programme will provide a ﬁrm basis for future work in psychology such as psychology assistant or doctoral training in clinical research or clinical psychology*. The research skills learned will be broadly applicable and are valuable in research assistantships, eventual doctoral work, or a range of workplace settings. *Please note that the course does not constitute a professional training in clinical psychology. MSc 12FT 24PT PGDip 8FT 16PT PGCert 4FT 8PT 11-20 NS 21-40 CS 15 CH Admissions Ofﬁcer t 01248 382629 e psychology@bangor.ac.uk w www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk PSYL CLIN Psychology (MRes) This degr http://www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness http://www.anglia.ac.uk http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/pgcourses/psychology/MScHealthPsychology.jsp http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/pgcourses/psychology/MScHealthPsychology.jsp http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.bath.ac.uk/psychology/about/healthpsy.cfm http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.psych.qub.ac.uk/profTrain/ProfTrain.html http://www.bedfordshire.ac.uk http://www.cs.bath.ac.uk/hcc/ http://www.psych.qub.ac.uk/ProfTrain/ProfTrain.html http://www.bedfordshire.ac.uk http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.bath.ac.uk/health/programmes/mhp.html http://www.bedfordshire.ac.uk http://www.qub.ac.uk/ http://www.bath.ac.uk/psychology/about/mres.cfm http://www.psychology.bangor.ac.uk http://www.bham.ac.uk http://www.psych.qub.ac.uk/ProfTrain/ProfTrain.html http://www.bath.ac.uk/psychology/about/scc.cfm http://www.prospects.ac.uk/findcourses

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