Evaluating psychology - research and practice, Short Course | Part time online | The Open University UK | United Kingdom
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Evaluating psychology - research and practice

12 months
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6940 GBP/year
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This Evaluating psychology - research and practice module from The Open University UK presents recent research from cognitive, social, counselling and forensic psychology, showing its relevance to real-world problems in three broad domains – the home, workplace and society. 

Overview

The socially relevant topics showcase the research and methodological expertise of academics from the School of Psychology and elsewhere. 

The varied assessment tasks will equip you to evaluate psychological, theories and research studies, and communicate psychological knowledge to academic and non-academic audiences. 

In the second part of the module, you’ll develop your own dissertation project on an area of psychology and research question that interests you. By the end of the module, you'll have gained the confidence to find and use advanced psychological knowledge in a range of contexts.

Vocational relevance

The Evaluating psychology - research and practice module from The Open University UK has vocational relevance for anyone who feels that an advanced understanding of cognitive, social, counselling and forensic psychology topics will complement their existing skills and knowledge, and broaden their professional perspective. 

This includes working in business, human resources, health (physical and mental), education, social work, the legal and criminal justice system, government departments, and third sector organisations.

Programme Structure

Topics include: 

  • Expertise
  • Visual Perception
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Motherhood
  • Sexual Offenders and Child Witnesses

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This module cannot be studied on a stand-alone basis. To register you will need to have successfully completed Principles of social and psychological inquiry, and satisfied the entry requirements for MSc in Psychology.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    6940 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6940 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    6940 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6940 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

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