2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc Psychological Approaches to Health
| Programme code: | MSC-PSYCH | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Clare Lawton | Contact address: | c.l.lawton@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Professional qualification in the area of health or healthcare or first degree in Psychology or Health Studies (minimum 2ii)
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Institute of Psychological Sciences
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Institute of Psychological Sciences Taught Postgraduate Examination Board
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Institute of Psychological Sciences
Programme specification:
A unique combination of applied perspectives introduced following general consideration of broader issues in psychological approaches to health.
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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| PSYC5310M | Advanced Research Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PSYC5320M | Systematic Research Review | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PSYC5600M | Introduction, Approaches and Issues in Psychological Approaches to Health | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PSYC5611M | Theory and Interventions in Health Psychology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PSYC5620M | Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviours | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PSYC5632M | Health Psychology at Leeds | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PSYC5642M | Food and Health | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PSYC5651M | Psychology of Patient Safety | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PSYC5670M | Psychological Approaches to Health: Research Project | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Last updated: 30/09/2013
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