Psychology, MSc (Conversion Degree)

University of Greenwich

The aims of this module are: to extend the students? knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories in developmental psychology by examining current issues and contemporary problems in the field; to develop students? understanding of the relevance of developmental psychological theory and empirical findings to various contemporary concerns in the clinical, legal and public policy fields; to develop students? ability to critically evaluate developmental psychological research; and to develop students? understanding of the historical context of explanatory concepts, controversies and research methods in developmental psychology.

The aims of this module are: to extend the student's knowledge and understanding of the social psychological nature and causes of behaviour in a range of complex social situations; to critically evaluate theoretical explanations, methodological approaches and research findings in social psychology by testing them against a number of significant social issues; and to extend the student?s understanding and confidence in using social psychological theories, methods and research findings in attempting to understand social phenomena.

This module examines a broad range of topics recommended by the British Psychology Society, which are aimed at explaining the biological basis of behaviour. It also examines the historical and conceptual issues surrounding approaches, methods and paradigms when considering these topics. The student will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of a range of topics in the field of biopsychology, including how the nervous system is structured, functions and communicates with the body, how hormones influence behaviour, emotional behaviour, evolutionary aspects of behaviour, behavioural genetics, spatial cognition, regulation of feeding and sleep/arousal. Furthermore, this module aims to enable the student to apply their knowledge and understanding of Biopsychology real world issues and situations.

This module examines a broad range of topics recommended by the British Psychology Society, which are aimed at explaining the theoretical basis and frameworks of cognitive processes. It also examines the historical and conceptual issues surrounding approaches, methods and paradigms when considering these topics. The student will have the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of theories, concepts, models and research evidence in a range of topics, including perception, attention, automaticity, memory, cognition and emotion, language, reasoning and decision making. Furthermore, this module aims to enable the student to apply their knowledge and understanding of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience to real world issues and situations.

The aims of this module are: to further students? understanding of a particular aspect of psychology of relevance to their programme of study; to enable students to plan, conduct, and evaluate an empirical piece of research in psychology; and to enable students to review and reflect on the existing literature in a particular area of psychology in a manner consistent with professional and academic practice.

The main aim of the module is to extend the student?s knowledge and understanding of historical background, concepts and theories in the study of personality and individual differences including intelligence and psychometric testing. A second aim is to develop the student?s understanding of the relevance of these concepts and theories to applied situations in organisations and counselling. A third aim is to extend the student?s ability to critically evaluate the range of methodological approaches used in the study of individual differences and psychological testing. A fourth aim is to develop the student?s skills in the critical evaluation of current research in this area.

The main aim of the module is to extend the student?s knowledge and understanding of historical background, concepts and theories in the study of mental health and clinical psychology. A second aim is to develop the student?s understanding of the relevance of these historical factors, concepts and theories to applied situations and organizational contexts. A third is to extend the student?s ability to critically evaluate the range of methodological approaches used in the study of mental illness and psychopathology.

This module will provide the student with the opportunity to understand the theoretical basis of psychological research methods and statistics and become proficient in their practical application. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: understand alternative research paradigms, their historical, and philosophical development in psychological research and research settings; choose and apply appropriate techniques for the analysis and interpretation of psychological data; apply an appropriate statistical package to a research problem; identify, carry out, interpret, and disseminate results from appropriate statistical techniques.