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.

Module Code	Module name	Credits	Term
IM926	Research Design, Practice and Ethics	20	Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00
IM924	Philosophy of Social Science Research	20	Term 2 Tuesday, 10.00-12.00
IM925	Foundations in Qualitative Research	20	Term 2 Wednesday, 9.00-12.00

Core optional modules

Students are required to undertake one quantitative module from the options below:

Module code	Module name	Credits	Term
PO91Q	Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods	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
PS907	Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative AnalysisLink opens in a new window	15	Term 1 Thursday 13.00-16.00

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)
PS906	Experimental Design and Data Collection	10	Term 1 Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00
PS903	Communication, Dissemination and Professional IssuesLink opens in a new window	10	Term 2 Monday 10.00-12.00

Psychology pathway optional modules

Students will be required to study 20 or 25 credits from the following optional modules:

Module code	Module name	Credits
PS904	Practical Research Skills for Psychology (ESRC DTP Version)	10, 15
PS907	Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis (ESRC DTP Version)	10, 15
PS918	Psychological Models of Choice (ERSC DTP version) This module requires a background in R.	10, 15
PS919	Behavioural Science: Implications & Applications (ESRC DTP Version)	10, 15

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 6 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.