MSc Psychological Research Methods In Communication And Language

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University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Science

Comments about MSc Psychological Research Methods In Communication And Language - At the institution - Portsmouth - Hampshire

• Objectives
  Students can expect to gain from the course: -The skills and techniques required for further study such as a PhD or a career in scientific research as well as general employer-related skills, thus broadening future career options. -A programme of formal research training as specified by the ESRC. -Development of competence and confidence in tackling research problems through a broad range of relevant practice, experience and knowledge of appropriate research methods and techniques. -They will also become more able consumers of research, who can reflect critically on their own and others' research.
• Entry requirements
  The course has been designed for graduates intending to enter research careers and has been recognised as meeting the Economic and Social Research Council's Postgraduate Training Guidelines.
• Academic title
  MSc Psychological Research Methods In Communication And Language
• Course description
  As a strong, nationally and internationally significant centre for psychologically based interdisciplinary research in communication and language, the Psychology Department has a high concentration of researchers covering a wide range of expertise in this area.
  
  Building on this, this pathway provides a specialist ESRC-recognised MSc. In addition to the Core units shared with the generic MSc PRM, the pathway provides specialist units in Language & Cognition and Methods in the Study of Communication in Context, plus an opportunity to conduct a dissertation project within this area under the supervision of an experienced researcher.
  
  Students successfully completing this pathway will gain the skills and techniques required for further study or a career in scientific research, and develop confidence and competence in tackling research problems through a broad range of practical experience and knowledge of appropriate research methods and techniques.
  
  The field of studies in language, communication and cognition has expanded greatly in recent years. It is by definition interdisciplinary, requiring new researchers to master theories in different conceptual fields and understand concepts originating in different disciplines. It is also multi-methodological, employing experimental methods, quantitative methods from the language sciences, as well as qualitative methods.
  
  With its national and international reputation (the International Conference on Language, Culture and Mind was held here in 2004), high concentration of staff involved in research in this area, and their wide range of expertise, the Department of Psychology is well-placed to provide appropriate research training.
  
  The specialist MSc Psychological Research Methods in Communication & Language offers a substantial, formal masters level qualification in research training for suitably qualified graduates wishing to specialise in this area. Students are taught by experienced researchers in extensive new research facilities in the company of PhD students undergoing their required research training.

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