MSc Social Cognition: Dissertation (PSYC0166)

The dissertation requires students to carry out independent research under supervision. It is an opportunity to identify a research question, generate hypotheses and identify appropriate methods, collect and analyse data, report the work in an article format with 12,000 words. Students can choose a supervisor and a topic from a list. The topic can be in any area of Social Cognition broadly defined. Supervisors will advise in the following areas: Choice of topic and methods, access to relevant sources, thesis plan, scholarly presentation of ideas The dissertation is a substantial part of the course and will contribute 30% of the final mark. The research is typically conducted at the end of term 2 and during term 3, after students have been familiarised with domains, concepts and methods in social cognition. During term 3 there is no timetabled teaching. Students are responsible for arranging supervision of their main project. The projects can be carried out at institutions outside the division, and/or with external supervision, but only with the agreement of the Course Director. When the main supervisor is external to the division, students must also have an internal supervisor, and they are responsible for arranging this. The main project represents one third of the total marks for the MSc. Part-time students complete their project in their second and final year.

This module will cover theoretical and research literature on central concepts and methods of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and practical teaching of fundamental...

Fundamentals of Cognitive Therapy (PSYC0074)

This module will cover theoretical and research literature on central concepts and methods of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and practical teaching of fundamental skills for the application of CBT. Skills based competencies will be developed through small group experiential work and role-plays in workshops, linked to group supervision by course members and individual/group supervision in the place of work. Self-directed study will include general reading for each course and preparatory reading for each session. Web based resources will allow students to study examples of clinical therapy sessions and clinical demonstrations of specific techniques.