Psychology pathway - MA course structure
The MA Social Science Research consists of a total of 180 credits. Students are required to undertake a number of core and optional modules provided by the DTP and the Psychology Department.
DTP core modules
Students are required to undertake all DTP core modules.
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Module Code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
IM926 |
20 |
Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00 |
|
|
IM925 |
20 |
Term 2 Wednesday, 9.00-12.00 |
Core optional modules
Students are required to undertake one quantitative module from the options below:
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
PO91Q |
Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods * * PO91Q can only be taken if supported by your supervisor and if it is relevant to your project and/or prior research experience |
20 |
Term 1 Monday, 9.00-10.00 Seminars - Monday 10.00-12.00, or Tuesday 12.00-14.00, or Wednesday 11.00-13.00 |
|
SO916 |
Quantitative Methods in Social Science ResearchLink opens in a new window |
20 |
Term 2 Friday, 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00 |
Psychology pathway core modules
Students are required to undertake all Psychology core modules
|
Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
PS929 |
Dissertation |
60 |
Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2) |
Psychology pathway optional modules
Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules: Modules to be updated/confirmed summer 2024
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
| PS903 |
Communication, Dissemination and Professional Issues |
15 |
|
PS904 |
Practical Research Skills for Psychology |
15 |
|
PS918 |
Psychological Models of Choice This module requires a background in R. |
15 |
|
PS919 |
Behavioural Change: Nudging and Persuasion |
15 |
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PS922 |
Issues in Psychological Science |
15 |
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PS923 |
Methods and Analysis in Behavioural Science |
15 |
|
PS931 |
Bayesian Approaches to Behavioural Science |
15 |
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PS932 |
From Stress to Health in the Workplace |
15 |
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PS934 |
Health and Wellbeing Interventions in the Real-World: What helps and What harms |
15 |
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PS935 |
Interventions and Technologies for Behaviour Change |
15 |
|
PS936 |
Advanced Issues in Mental Health Research |
15 |
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PS937 |
Core Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing |
15 |
* Please note some modules may need prior approval from the module convener, due to pre-requisite specialist knowledge required to follow the content.
Alternative module options
Students may be permitted to study up to 20 credits of any modules available across the University, subject to the limitations set in the University Regulations & Module and Credit Framework, OR up to 20 credits of Advanced Training modulesLink opens in a new window offered across the 8 institutions in the Midlands Graduate School subject to availability and the approval by the Course Director. Please contact the ESRCdtp@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window in the first instance.
Module selection
- Select the optional modules relevant to your training needs, in conjunction with your supervisor.
- Timetabling informationLink opens in a new window
- Ensure you have considered any module session clashes and the module weighting between Term 1 and Term 2. This includes considering the timing of assessments. Please note some modules have multiple assessments throughout the term.
- Inform esrcdtp@warwick.ac.uk of your module selection by 28 September. The ESRC DTP will confirm with the pathway department and input your choices onto the module registration system.