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COURSE CATEGORY Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Psykologi - PSA SUBJECT AREA Psykologi - PSA |
COURSE CODE | 735A14 |
- thoroughly account for and apply psychological knowledge, including both general knowledge of psychology and expert knowledge within chosen area of thesis work
- account for and apply psychological research methods within chosen area of thesis work
- critically and systematically integrate knowledge, analyze, judge and handle complex phenomena, questions and situations within chosen area of thesis work
- critically and creatively identify and formulate research questions, plan and with appropriate methods carry through qualified tasks within given time frames and by that contribute to knowledge development within psychology and evaluate this work
- in national, as well as international contexts, in speech and writing, clearly account for and discuss scientific conclusions, and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different groups
- participate in research and development within psychology or independently work in other qualified areas where psychological competence is needed
- make assessments in psychology informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to apply ethical principles of research and development work
- account for the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how its used
- identify the personal need for further psychological knowledge and take responsibility for her or his ongoing learning
Master Thesis preparation course, 15hp
In this course the student, in cooperation with her/his supervisor, prepare the master thesis work through a survey of research areas, study of relevant psychological research methods and philosophy of science relevant for the master thesis.
Master Thesis in Psychology, 30hp
In this course the student conduct an empirical study in psychology, write and defend a master’s thesis.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Passed Psychology 1, Psychology 2, Psychology 3, Psychology 4, each 30 hp with at least 15 hp independent work at Bachelor-level and 15 hp of independent work at an Masters-level. (or equivalent).
In addition to the above, documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
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