Professional Skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4005 | Psychology | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PSGY4005
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module covers general research skills and personal development skills. It contains a number of workshops examining areas such as presentation and writing skills, careers, understanding the wider context of research, consultancy, and practical and ethical issues, along with appropriate Graduate School courses.
Target Students
Students registered on MSc in Psychology Research Methods or other PG courses in Psychiatry and Applied Psychology or Psychology.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 4 weeks
6 timetabled workshops, flexible training, seminars and independent study.
Assessment
- 90% Coursework 1: 1x 5,000 word portfolio
- 10% Coursework 2: Presentation - 10minutes
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to help develop the professional skills required in researchers.Learning Outcomes
Transferable skills include:
Cognitive Skills: Problem-solving, analysis & synthesis, critical evaluation, creative thinking, independent learning and group learning.
Professional Skills: Team work, oral and written communication, presentation skills, professional/ethical conduct.
Technical Skills: Expanding knowledge using library and internet-based facilities, bibliographic and information technology skills.