BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Length MSc full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MSc part-time: up to 5 years
Tutors Course Director: – Dr Alison Lee: BSc (London), PhD (Bristol) Lecturers: – Dr Rob Irwin: BA (Kent) MSc (Bath Spa) PhD (UWE) – Dr Nicola Weston: BSc (Plymouth) MSc (Plymouth) PhD (Plymouth) – Dr Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus: BA (McGill), MSc (LSE), PhD (London) Career opportunities The course is centred on eventual employment as a professional psychologist. We aim to enhance your skills as a scientist-practitioner, and provide a step forward to meeting the criteria for assistant psychologist posts. The course also offers practical writing skills necessary for communicating complex scientific ideas to both a lay and specialist audience. The course is also suitable for people considering a research PhD.
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Assessment methods We have selected assessments with the aim to maximise experiences that will help with further study. For example, the dissertation element must be written in the form of a paper that is ready for submission in an established journal. In fact, we will encourage the submission of a research paper as the culmination of the Master’s experience. We also offer assessments in less formal writing for magazines or newspapers. We aim to consolidate your literature searching skills, something that is crucial to get right for a PhD thesis and for writing grant proposals. Entry requirements This course is suitable for anyone with a good major Psychology degree. It is essential that applicants have a Psychology dissertation. It is not necessary to have studied undergraduate neuropsychology but it would be beneficial to show relevant experience or plans to obtain relevant experience of work in an appropriate area.
PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Student profile Mark Brady MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology — “MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology at Bath Spa University is unique in its course content. It teaches cutting-edge developments in theory and important practitioner skills using best practice approaches. It employs sophisticated assessments which prepare students for doctoral studies, and was ideal for me as I wish to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist. The course content was the principle reason for choosing Bath Spa University, but also the university is beautiful and easily accessible with relaxing learning environments. I particularly like the flexibility of the course; the fact we would frequently consider the implications of recent publications; the passion with which it is taught; and the availability of course tutors to discuss any queries about its content. The knowledge and experience gained on this course, alongside a greater sense of confidence in my understanding of psychological practice, will help with my application for a doctorate in clinical psychology.”
Key features The chance to study emerging theories in advanced neuropsychology. Learn practical skills in preparation for a career as a scientistpractitioner. An opportunity to publish an academic paper. Applications Application forms are available from the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44(0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Alison Lee
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