*This module is only available to students in the Department of Political Science

This module is designed to introduce you to and help you become familiar...

Introduction to Quantitative Methods (PUBL0055)

*This module is only available to students in the Department of Political Science

This module is designed to introduce you to and help you become familiar with quantitative methodologies critical to your development as a social scientist. The introductory methods module has two primary aims.

First, students will be introduced to quantitative methodology that researchers and policymakers use in answering social, political and economic questions. Second, the module will equip students to use one or more of the discussed techniques in their MSc dissertation.

By the end of the module, you should be able to understand basic research methods, apply them to real world problems and evaluate their use in published research. Students will also acquire competency in performing statistical analyses using a popular statistical program (R).

The module covers core concepts and current research in developmental psychology. It examines different approaches to studying developmental processes...

Overview of Developmental Psychology (PSYC0241)

The module covers core concepts and current research in developmental psychology. It examines different approaches to studying developmental processes occurring in infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood aging. It will include theories and methods for understanding cognitive, social and emotional development. The module examines both typical and atypical development across the life-span, exploring different mental health difficulties that occur at different stages in life. It will consider the influence of attachment, family and relationships, and environment on development.

Students will be expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:

Developmental processes occurring in infancy, childhood, adolescent, adulthood ageing
	Typical and atypical development across the lifespan
	Methods and theories used to examine and understand cognitive, social, and emotional development
	The influence of attachment, relationships, and environment on development