MSc Psychological Research Methods In The Study Of Emotion

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University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Science

Comments about MSc Psychological Research Methods In The Study Of Emotion - 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 meets the Economic and Social Research Council's Postgraduate Training Guidelines. Attaining an MSc in an ESRC-recognised training programme is normally a prerequisite for students wishing to go on to study for a PhD.
• Academic title
  MSc Psychological Research Methods In The Study Of Emotion
• Course description
  Emotion is a hot topic within Psychology, and is a strong research area within the Department of Psychology.
  
  The specialist MSc in Psychological Research Methods in the Study of Emotion provides 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.
  
  Interested students will be encouraged to apply for research funding during the course of the year.
  
  Building on the success of the Department's internationally recognised Centre for the Study of Emotion, this pathway provides a specialist ESRC-recognised MSc. In addition to the Core units shared with the generic MSc PRM, the pathway provides a double-weighted unit on methods and theory in the study of emotion plus a dissertation project within the broad-based area of emotion.
  
  Because of the inherently interdisciplinary nature of this area, the course is expected to appeal to professionals as well as to those intending to go on to study for a PhD.
  
  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.
  
  Course members proceed through the course by taking units, for which credits are awarded on successful completion. A total of 180 credits is required for the degree.
  
  -The shared units in the first semester of the course provide the basic tools, skills and methods required for most psychological researchers.
  -The required Core units enable students to understand and appreciate the worth of both advanced qualitative and quantitative approaches to the design of research and analysis of research data.
  -The specialist unit in methods and theory in the study of emotion extends across the first and second semesters, and provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of major theories and associated research methodologies, an advanced understanding of the historical and conceptual background, and an appreciation of how the study of emotion is embedded within biological, cultural, social and historical contexts.
  -Students plan, design  and conduct a research project in the field of emotion under the guidance of an experienced researcher, then analyse their results, and produce their research dissertation during the third semester.
  
  Course units (figures in brackets indicate no. of credits)
  
  Methods & Theory in the Study of Emotion (30), Research Methods for Social Scientists (30), Communication skills for Research (30), Multivariate Techniques (15), Qualitative Methods (15), Masters Research Project (60).

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