PS5013 Origins of Mind: Psychology Master's Research Project

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M K Schweinfurth

Dr M K Schweinfurth
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Module Staff

Various

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The aim of this module is to acquire intellectual and practical research skills associated with evolutionary, comparative and developmental approaches to the study of the mind. Students will conduct and report an independent and original research project under the supervision of an academic advisor. Projects may comprise empirical data collection (e.g. field and/or laboratory-based studies), meta-analyses or the modelling of theoretical concepts. Under normal circumstances, the research will be planned during the first academic semester and then conducted during the second semester. The thesis can be in any area of Evolutionary, Comparative or Developmental Psychology agreed by the student's supervisor, course coordinator, and approved by ethical review.

Assessment pattern

15,000 word (maximum) research report = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Personal tutorials at regular intervals.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate of knowledge of the existing literature on the topic of their research thesis
  • the justification for the particular data acquisition and data analysis approach used in the study
  • demonstrate an understanding of the practical processes involved in conducting research
  • demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical issues that arise from the research project