Coventry University Postgraduate Brochure - School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Coventry University

Ranked 13th in UK Guardian University Guide 2019

Welcome

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I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, based within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University.

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Teaching excellence

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Facilities

Research inspired and practice-led, colleagues within the School are committed to providing you with a learning experience that has been specifically designed to engage, inform and excite you; setting you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration.

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We want you to get the very best from your university experience, by combining a high-quality learning environment with purposebuilt facilities and equipment. School staff are experts in their fields, and will provide you with practical advice and support in finding the career of your choice as a successful postgraduate.

Underpinned by a passion for ‘making a difference’ to local, national and international communities, the diversity of staff expertise is reflected in our courses. The School is committed to developing a better understanding of human behaviour within a social context, seeking to support people in need, including some of the most vulnerable people within our society. Additionally, we offer expertise in leadership, management, coaching and guidance.

Our school will offer you a range of opportunities, whether you are looking to explore our latest research, global networks and partnerships, experiment with the latest technology in our purposebuilt laboratories and prison cells, or secure practical work experience opportunities to help you become a leader of the future.

The following pages provide you with an overview of everything our school and the Faculty has to offer. I hope that you are able to join us and I look forward to being part of your educational journey.

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Dr Eve Knight Interim Head of School

The Faculty inspires our students and partners to engage with and explore their passion for health and life: through high-quality teaching, practical application and simulation, research and enterprise.

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Employability

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Life-changing research

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Globally connected

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Applied Psychology MSc

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Business and Organisational Psychology MSc

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Career Guidance PgDip/MA

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Clinical Psychology Doctorate

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PgDip/MSc (Top-up)

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Forensic Psychology MSc

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Fraud Investigation Management MSc

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Health Psychology MSc

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Mindfulness and Compassion MSc

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Occupational Psychology MSc

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Psychology MSc

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Sixth Form Education MA/PgDip

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Social and Health Care Leadership and Management MSc

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Social Work MA

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Further information

GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019

Working together, we make a difference to individuals, organisations and a global community.

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Teaching excellence As a university, we are proud of our teaching achievements, including being awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities. We’ve also been awarded 4 stars for our teaching excellence (QS stars 2017) and are ranked in the top 13 UK Universities in the Guardian University Guide 2019.

The School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences is nationally and internationally recognised for its high standards of teaching and research. We aim to ensure that when students finish their studies, they are: • Professionally skilled, including decision-making, team working and leadership skills.

• Confident, capable and resilient following a transformative university experience.

• Worldly-wise with a global outlook and cultural awareness.

• Community-minded and ready to make a difference in society.

Preparing you for the real world Our courses provide real-life experience through industry engagement, work experience and ‘live’ projects, for example, working with industry to understand how psychometric testing is applied. We also encourage work on real-world case studies and practical simulation, such as looking at how organisational change affects different organisations and sectors.

Guest speakers visit on a regular basis and come from many different sectors including the voluntary sector, prison service, police or individuals with experience of accessing clinical services. Many are practicing psychologists, organisational psychologists, trainers and business coaches, management consultants and researchers.

Our guest lecturers cover a range of contemporary topics including returning to the workplace after cancer, occupational health in action and stress management theory and practice.

Research inspired Our postgraduate teaching is heavily influenced by our research, with research-active academics teaching across the Faculty on a regular basis. This means that you will have access to the most up-to-date thinking in psychological, social and behavioural science disciplines. You may also have the chance to collaborate with staff on research projects, for example, some of our students have been involved in cortisol testing projects, looking at stress responses in different populations and others working in the public sector on projects with organisations including West Midlands Fire Service.

Professionally accredited Many of our courses are formally recognised by accrediting bodies including the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and The Association for Business Psychology. Accredited courses are reviewed and tested by the approved professional bodies to ensure they reach a set standard.

Coventry University

2nd in UK for Teaching Excellence (TEF) Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017

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Coventry University was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) - the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities.

Facilities While studying in the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences you will use a variety of specialist equipment and facilities to support you to interrogate, explore and expand your learning through practical application.

You will be encouraged to explore how people think and behave, though interactive lectures and workshops in our Richard Crossman Building.

Specialist teaching facilities include an observation suite, counselling rooms and specialist software, such as OpenSesame experiment builder, E-Prime, SPSS statistical analysis, Pinnacle Studio and NVIVO. The School also provides a special projects room that includes a twoway mirror, video camera and separate control rooms for testing and experimentation to create simulated interrogation environments.

Our psychopharmacology laboratory is used to investigate and test new ideas, for example, students have recently been involved in research exploring the effects of caffeine products on cognitive behaviour and are also working on emotional intelligence and situational judgement projects for a fire service.

The new multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building complements our existing health and life sciences facilities with a range of specialist and practical facilities, social spaces, meeting and general teaching rooms. The building offers one of the UK’s best university learning environments by bringing together all the essential practical and simulation equipment required by aspiring leaders and the next generation of health and life sciences professionals.

Students from the School work alongside other Health and Life Sciences students as part of our wider Faculty mission to combine technology, science, health and well-being together, collaborating to create life-changing ideas and expertise.

Many of our facilities, including those in the new Alison Gingell Building are also used by the local community. We are proud to work in partnership with local companies and organisations to develop joint initiatives that help us to be a university in the city, for the city.

Guest lecturers and researchers from the School are invited to talk to students on contemporary issues in our lecture theatres as well as to take part in workshops. Depending on your chosen course, you will also be offered the opportunity to work in our psychology laboratory, mock crime scene or prison cells and take part in investigations, using equipment such as drones, eye trackers and finger print technology.

You have access to a range of specialist equipment to support your research and test new ideas.

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Our approach: learning through exploration We share a passion for making a difference to local, national and international communities, exploring the behaviours, thoughts and actions of people and communities. We then apply this knowledge to contemporary real-world problems.

The School also provides you with interactive learning opportunities and cutting-edge teaching facilities such as our mock prison cells, psychology laboratories and use state-of-the-art equipment such as eyetrackers, fingerprint and drone technology.

We also focus on crime, victimisation, punishment and criminal justice, including its causes and how society and social groups attempt to deal with it. You will also study the practical and legal implications of forensic investigations. We are passionate about developing a better understanding of human behaviour within a social context, seeking to support people in need including some of the most vulnerable people within our society.

We are also proud of our international focus. You will be offered opportunities to participate in overseas field trips – recent visits have included South Africa, New York and Germany – and take part in an online international learning project.

Our staff are committed to providing you with a learning environment that supports you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration.

Many of the School’s lecturers have previously worked, and continue to collaborate, in your chosen career field. They bring with them a wealth of practitioner experience, meaning that you can expect specialist and expert knowledge of both national and international practice.

Working in partnership with professional bodies, community organisations and employers in the private, voluntary and statutory sectors is vitally important to the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences. In placing a key focus on employability, we provide opportunities for work experience and placements, and our strong links with employers ensures that our courses are relevant to the real world.

Coventry University

91% employed or in further study DLHE survey, PGT UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

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By encouraging learning through exploration, we ensure that our students and academics have every possible opportunity to connect with the local community and industry. We work together to challenge each other to become pioneers in our chosen fields.

Many of our courses provide real-life experience through industry engagement, work experience and ‘live’ projects. Guest speakers visit our school on a regular basis and come from many different sectors including the Prison Service, Police, UK Borders Agency and Youth Offending Team.

Practising psychologists and researchers deliver guest lectures to students, ensuring you are knowledgeable about the contemporary issues in your subject area.

There are so many opportunities for occupational psychologists. I’ve really enjoyed looking at job design, how you put jobs together, how you evaluate what people do and what makes people tick.

Kaye Blakemore MSc Occupational Psychology

Employability Working in partnership with professional bodies and employers is vitally important to the School. We are well connected, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally so that we can provide you with the best possible opportunities.

Employability is embedded throughout our courses, with employability units in every faculty supporting real-world teaching, lecturers from industry and support to progress your career.

The School provides a dedicated support unit to develop and guide you in obtaining relevant work experience, industrial placements, internships and volunteering experiences to enhance your employability skills and attributes. The team provides oneto-one advice and workshops and can liaise with a wide range of employers on your behalf.

Our central careers support team can also help with successful CV writing, helping you to articulate your skills to employers, interview techniques, and creating a job search strategy. You can speak one-to-one with a career specialist, with tailored support for both taught master’s and research courses. Taking a development approach, this consultancy can help you to understand the labour market and make the transition from academia to an employer, or progress into further study such as a PhD.

Professional experience Many of our postgraduate programmes offer professional experience as an extension to the teaching elements of the course. You are supported to find (paid or unpaid) work in your chosen career field for between 18 and 22 weeks (at least three days per week), to take part in research or project work on behalf of an employer.

The aim of a professional experience is to bridge the gap between academic study and a vocation, by providing the opportunity to apply the theory and skills gained during the course to a period of practical and professional work.

Enterprise Hub If your ambitions lie in setting up your own business, our Enterprise Hub supports and develops traditional and social enterprises created and run by our staff, students and alumni and has been awarded the Social Enterprise mark in recognition of a commitment to sustainable local business. www.coventry.ac.uk/employability

Our courses provide real-life experience through industry engagement, work experience and ‘live’ projects.

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Life-changing research The School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences is nationally and internationally recognised for research that contributes to the real world. Our teaching is heavily influenced by our research, with research-active academics teaching across the Faculty on a regular basis.

High-quality, applied research lies at the heart of everything we do; we are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues, through our dedicated Research Centres.

Research themes include: • Whole-life span approaches from pre-natal to older adult • Psychological and behaviour interventions • Pharmaceuticals • Biochemical innovations • Sports and exercise • Health economics • Social policy • Disease prevention and innovative use of technology Centre for Advances in Behavioural Science (CABS) The mission of CABS is to advance theory and practice through behavioural science research to address real-world problems.

CABS works with individuals and communities to understand societal needs and develop solutions that impact lives and help to build healthy and resilient communities. This is achieved through conducting interdisciplinary behavioural science research that is innovative, rigorous, original and globally significant.

Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life Course (CIRAL) Our research is multidisciplinary which impacts on policy, clinical and social care decision making and practice, and individual and community health and well-being, tackling the grand challenges society faces today and in the future. A core approach to health and well-being promotion lies in our beliefs - to improve the lives, health and well-being of young children, adults and their families.

Our mission is to understand and optimise the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and society through conducting innovative, rigorous, and original and globally significant, interdisciplinary research with children, adults, families, and organisations across health and social care sectors.

Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences (CSELS) Research within the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences (CSELS) reflects a broad strength of sport, exercise and biological associated sciences to understand life from the level of molecules through to the whole body. The Centre has considerable expertise, in a variety of specialisms including cell biology, genomic and molecular biology, biochemistry, nutrition and food science, safety pharmacology, physiology, physical activity and sport performance.

Centre for Global Learning Education and Attainment (GLEA) Dr Stephen Cowden and Dr Gurnam Singh are two Social Work academics who are Research Associates with GLEA on the basis of their research on Critical Pedagogy and inequalities in Education. This focus on the ethical basis of teaching and learning is an important part of the work of this Research Centre and links very much to the participatory teaching approach on the Social Work MA.

Researcher profile Dr Gurnam Singh’s teaching, research and activism centres on critical pedagogy, social inequalities, social justice, human rights and anti-oppressive social work. He has published widely on all these and related issues in leading academic journals and has presented over 150 papers at national and international conferences.

“I believe that lifelong education is a human right and social good. Coming from a poor working class migrant family I know that access to good quality education has had a transformative effect on my life. And it is my own experience of succeeding, despite considerable disadvantage, that informs much of my research and teaching at Coventry University.

Dr Gurnam Singh Principal Lecturer in Social Work

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“I describe myself as an academic activist in that what inspires me both in my teaching and research is the desire to transform individuals and society.”

We are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues through our applied research.

Globally connected We are the university chosen by Coventry residents as well as students from over 130 countries. Our academic staff, tutors and researchers hail from around the world too and their work has a global impact, making a difference to communities ranging from Amazonian Brazil to Dubai.

IMPETUS Linguae Mundi Global experience

At Coventry University we strongly believe in developing our students into graduates who are globally employable. We offer a wide range of work and study experiences, both in the UK and internationally, that allow our students to gain the important global skills that will help them to stand out from the crowd.

Linguae Mundi

The IMPETUS training programme offers online courses and workshops designed to improve your cultural awareness and develop new knowledge useful for working in a multicultural environment.

This is our innovative foreign language programme. You could explore one of 30 different languages* in a practical and interactive environment, which is great practice for visiting or working overseas in the future.

Global opportunities We offer many global opportunities for home and non-UK postgraduates. The Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) can help you to gain an international experience in a choice of over 100 different countries and offers a variety of programmes, such as the extracurricular Global Leaders Programme*.

Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme* develops industry leaders of the future. You can expand your global skills in specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and meet global leaders at networking events.

The Global Leaders Programme is available at advanced Diploma level for postgraduate students.

At postgraduate level the workshops will be even more challenging and rewarding, giving you the opportunity to manage people, coach and mentor others, and build your leadership qualities.

Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to learn one of over 20 different languages and visit large multi-national organisations.

Previous visits have included the BBC, Manchester United and the Bank of England*. www.coventry.ac.uk/cge

The international experience can help you to contextualise your learning and enable you to compare and contrast different approaches to your subject.

Coventry University

1st for overseas student experiences Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17 UK

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* Fees apply.

Applied Psychology MSc

Why Applied Psychology at Coventry University?

Course information

• Taught by a team of dedicated, experienced professional staff, who have worked as professional Psychologists. Members of our Centre for Advances in Behavioural Science, many are actively conducting research across a broad range of areas including: children’s literacy and developmental disorders, violence and interpersonal aggression, identity and resilience in communities and organisations, cognition, neuropsychology and psychopharmacology.

Applied Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time (Option for professional experience) www.coventry.ac.uk/applied-psych-msc Overview Applied psychology uses scientific psychological principles, methods and findings to study and solve problems associated with the human mind and behaviour. It is widely used in mental health, occupational psychology, business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, criminology and law.

• Excellent facilities, such as eye-tracking and brain monitoring, the latter using an electroencephalogram (EEG).

• Provides a strong base of knowledge and understanding for those wishing to eventually apply to Doctoral programmes in educational psychology or clinical psychology • Regular expert guest lecturers and visits by practising psychologists.

This course is aimed at graduates who have previously studied psychology and want to further their knowledge to an advanced level. You will develop an understanding of how psychology is applied to a particular aspect of real life. Areas of applied psychology studied include educational psychology, child psychology, clinical psychology and counselling psychology.

The extended version of the course ‘with Professional Experience’ contains substantive placement experience enabling you to gain real world experience in an applied psychology-relevant setting.

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Business and Organisational Psychology MSc

Course information

Why Business and Organisational Psychology at Coventry University?

Business and Organisational Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time (Option for professional experience) www.coventry.ac.uk/business-psychology-msc

• Expert staff, many with practitioner experience either as business psychologists or through consultancy-based work.

Many are research-active too, bringing cutting-edge knowledge in work-life balance, emotional resilience, stress management and well-being into the classroom, providing the opportunity for students to collaborate on applied projects.

Overview Accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), this course is aimed at those interested in how psychology can influence and assist the practice of managing, leading and motivating people within the workplace.

It provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practical skills required to apply psychological research, business tools and methods within a variety of organisational settings and corporate cultures. Learning business psychology related techniques to promote individual workplace well-being and organisational success, the course will help prepare you for business and organisational psychology roles in management or consultancy, in human resources and the many other occupational functions, such as learning, training and development, recruitment, health and well-being.

• Dedicated consumer psychology module, which provides a critical understanding of applied marketing and advertising practice.

• Opportunity to attend professional business conferences, such as the National Work and Well-being Conference or the Workplace Sustainability Conference.

• Opportunity to develop an entrepreneurial business idea through a literature review and business plan, from stress management and coaching to resilience measures for organisations.

• Regular expert guest lectures from practising business psychologists and staff from the University Research Centres, including the Centre for Advances in Behavioural Science.

Accreditations This course is accredited by the Association of Business Psychology (ABP).

If you choose the ‘With Professional Experience’ route, you will have the opportunity to gain substantive professional experience and have the option of applying for an internship with a host of different organisations or participate in supervised, campus-based projects.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Career Guidance PgDip/MA Why Career Guidance at Coventry University?

Course information

• Fully accredited by the CDI, you will also obtain the QCD, which will make you eligible to join the professional practitioners’ register.

Career Guidance PgDip/MA Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time www.coventry.ac.uk/career-guidance-ma

• Our tutors are experts in their field, many having worked as career guidance practitioners and managers in schools, higher education institutions and adult guidance settings.

Overview Underpinned by an ethos promoting ethical and client-centred professional practice, this course aims to equip you with relevant and high-quality career guidance practitioner skills.

You will enhance your understanding of interviewing techniques and developing career learning programmes, as well as designing and using labour market information to provide effective insight and advice.

• Insight into current practice, including developments in employment, education and training gained from our extensive contacts with employers, placement providers and the team’s involvement with the professional body.

• Ideal for those seeking to combine work and study, we offer a parttime learning option featuring extensive online learning resources.

Fully accredited by the Career Development Institute (CDI), on successful completion you will additionally be awarded the Qualification in Career Development (QCD). This will allow you to work in a variety of career guidance provider contexts.

The theory and practice of career guidance in a contemporary context is central to our curriculum. We will consider the importance of equality, diversity and social justice to the delivery of career guidance, using case studies drawn from a wide variety of organisational contexts to reflect ‘real life’ challenges Guided by national occupational standards, this is a highly practical course with a third of the programme devoted to professional practice placements. These aim to help you to develop relevant practitioner skills and gain hands-on experience working effectively to provide guidance to adults and young people.

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Clinical Psychology Doctorate

Course information Clinical Psychology Doctorate 3 years full-time www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/PG/2019-20/hls/ clinical-psychology-dcli Overview The Clinical Psychology Doctorate is a joint degree between Coventry University and the University of Warwick, the aim of which is to train clinical psychologists for work in the NHS and related settings.

The course is in accordance with the requirements of both the British Psychological Society’s Committee on Training in Clinical Psychology and for registration as a clinical psychologist.

Study time is divided between academic and research training, at both Coventry and Warwick Universities, and clinical placements in the NHS. During the second and third years of the course, you will complete a research thesis of publishable quality.

Benefits • Access to the combined facilities of both universities.

• The content of this programme encourages a collaborative and cooperative group ethos.

• Encourages the creative use of psychological concepts and theories in order to solve problems in clinical settings.

• Clinicians will act as personal tutors for trainees and all trainees on this programme will have access to a regional ‘Therapy Network,’ offering personal therapy for those experiencing distress.

• There is a firm emphasis on personal and professional development.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the following bodies: • British Psychological Society (BPS) - Accredited Clinical Psychology • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

The programme focuses mainly on evidence-based practice and critical evaluation of both psychological literature and clinical practice. It places great emphasis on personal and professional development, enabling you to become a reflective practitioner.

Applications for this course are made through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology, based at Leeds University. For more information go to

www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/health-and-lifesciences/postgraduate/clinicalpsychology-doctorate

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PgDip/MSc (Top-up) Why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Coventry University?

Course information Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PgDip/MSc (Top-up) Entry: Sept 2019/Jan 2020 - part-time MSc (Top-up) Entry: Jan 2019 or 2020 - part-time PgDip www.coventry.ac.uk/cognitive-therapy-msc Overview The Postgraduate Diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at Coventry University is an integrated one-year course leading to a professional qualification as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. The course is a Level 2 Accredited programme with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and as such provides training to meet the standards for professional accreditation post-qualification.

Successful completion of the training equips you to be a skilled and independent CBT practitioner. In addition to providing practical, intensive and detailed skills training to facilitate skills development to a defined standard of competence, the course aims to increase your knowledge base of theory and research in CBT, and to promote a critical approach to the subject.

• Facilitates the development of skills, knowledge and competencies as psychological therapists with evidence-based interventions to maximise professional development.

• Delivered using key-note on-line lectures, self-study online materials, face-to-face tutorials, and guided reading.

• Demonstrating higher level understanding of CBT, with particular expertise in your chosen research topic, gives you the opportunity to seek roles within the psychological therapies field and broaden your career prospects.

• Recent graduates have gained employment in a range of therapeutic services, both in primary and secondary care.

Graduates of the course have successfully progressed to supervisory roles and posts in management.

• An entire module dedicated to personal and professional development as a CBT therapist is also included within our training programme.

Accreditations The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PgDip is a Level 2 Accredited programme with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

The master’s course is aimed at CBT practitioners who wish to enhance their practice and skills, based on the latest evidence of successful practice. You will build on your previous study of CBT to create and answer a research question into an area of practice within the field to develop new knowledge. Achieving this award gives you the ability to seek opportunities within the psychological therapies field and improve your career prospects.

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Forensic Psychology MSc

Course information Forensic Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019/Jan 2020 - full-time www.coventry.ac.uk/forensic-psychology-msc Overview The Forensic Psychology MSc will provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills central to psychological research into behaviour relevant to crime and forensic settings.

The course was designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Division of Forensic Psychology’s (DFP) core curriculum. Many experienced forensic psychology practitioners visit the course to contribute their knowledge. It will give you an opportunity to gain an understanding of how psychology works in a forensic setting.

Why Forensic Psychology at Coventry University?

• Staff with extensive professional psychological experience, either as Chartered Members themselves or as active researchers.

• Fulfils the BPS Stage One requirements, towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and obtaining Full Membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology.

• Well-equipped library with key forensic psychology texts and journals, access to specialist equipment and software, such as Biopac and SuperLab, as well as a range of specialist laboratories, including sound-proofed cubicles, a closedcircuit TV observation suite, ‘mock’ prison cells, light and dark multisensory laboratories, all supported by dedicated psychology technicians.

• As part of this course you will also study Professional Development, a new 10-credit module developed in partnership with the CMI. Accreditations This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)* - Accredited Forensic Psychology

You will cover the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings, through all stages of the criminal justice process, i.e. from investigation to punishment and through care, and as applied to a broad range of crimes.

Particular features of this course are two modules which explore the legal process (taught by the Coventry Law School), and practice and application in forensic psychology (involving a number of guest speakers who are practitioners in forensic settings).

* Graduates must achieve the necessary 50% pass mark for all modules contributing to the accredited MSc degree (BPS Standards for the Accreditation of the Master’s Programme in Forensic Psychology, October 2017). Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award, the MSc Forensic Psychological Studies. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve the necessary 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Fraud Investigation Management MSc Why Fraud Investigation Management at Coventry University?

Course information

• All areas of investigation are undergoing a professionalisation process. In addition to vocational qualifications, organisations with an investigative role are increasingly looking for employees and candidates with higher level nationally recognised qualifications.

Fraud Investigation Management MSc Entry: Sept 2020 - full-time/part-time (Option for professional experience) www.coventry.ac.uk/fraud-investigation-msc Overview If you are involved in fraud investigation or would like to be, this course can help you develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of current issues in fraud investigation, that you will need to better plan and deal with the potential fraud risk in organisations. The course will focus on the associated policies and procedures needed to be able to take a fraud case from inception right the way through to prosecution.

• The extended full-time master’s programme has a substantive professional experience component. The professional experience module gives you the option of undertaking an internship with a host organisation or, alternatively, campusbased professional experience.

• Graduates from the Fraud Investigation Management MSc could be able to contribute to the professionalisation agenda for the role of fraud investigator and to effectively manage the fraud investigation function for organisations.

The UK has long been one of a small number of global leaders in the field of investigations, with UK Police officers currently involved in cases of national and international importance overseas.

UK Police officers have developed a globally acknowledged reputation for professionalism and efficiency. It is this experience and practice which underpins the Coventry University master’s degree in Fraud Investigation Management.

The Forensic Investigation group maintains close links with fraud investigation departments within financial institutions.

Health Psychology MSc

Course information Health Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time www.coventry.ac.uk/health-psychology-msc Overview Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course is designed to help you become a practising health psychologist, supporting others in dealing with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness, as well as promoting healthier lifestyles.

Health psychology is based on the premise that illness is caused by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors – things like genetic conditions, anxiety levels or lifestyle choices, family relationships and support systems – some of which can be remedied with counselling, education, social support and behaviour change interventions.

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• Accredited by the BPS* and provides Stage 1 training towards becoming a Practitioner Health Psychologist with opportunities to learn about Stage 2 training as well as other career paths open to our graduates.

• Highly experienced course team, which includes staff who have worked in a variety of settings as practitioners and/ or researchers in areas such as pain management and the management of long term conditions, smoking cessation, public health, clinical health psychology and community health.

• Expert guest lecturers from practising Health Psychologists and staff from the University Research Centres.

• Well-equipped library with key health psychology texts and journals, access to specialist equipment and software, like Biopac and SuperLab, as well as a range of specialist laboratories.

Accreditations This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) - Accredited Health Psychology

You will be taught how to develop, evaluate and deliver relevant interventions in a whole range of situations which are designed to improve health or enable individuals to better cope with illness.

This may include helping people maintain a healthy weight, avoid risky or unhealthy behaviours and maintain a positive outlook in order to combat stress, depression and anxiety.

We place a significant emphasis on research methods, developing your knowledge and skills in planning, conducting, analysing and reporting research in applied health psychology.

For your dissertation, you will have the opportunity to produce an extensive piece of independent research under the supervision of research active academics.

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Why Health Psychology at Coventry University?

* Graduates must achieve the necessary 50% pass mark for all modules contributing to the accredited MSc degree (BPS Standards for the Accreditation of the Master’s Programme in Health Psychology, October 2017). Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award, the MSc Psychological Studies of Health. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve the necessary 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Mindfulness and Compassion MSc Why Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University?

Course information

• One of the few courses to incorporate compassion into mindfulness

Mindfulness and Compassion MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time www.coventry.ac.uk/postgraduate

• Develop your own teaching style in order to be able to deliver appropriate mindfulness techniques in a range of scenarios.

• Staff with knowledge in a variety of specialist areas contribute to the course including health psychology, Buddhist philosophy, biological and counselling psychology.

Overview This part-time master’s course will develop a clear understanding of mindfulness and compassion, its origin and the development of personal practice and teaching practice.

You will develop an in-depth knowledge base and set of skills, which combined with a broad range of experiential teaching, will equip you to pursue careers allied to mindfulness. You will explore the various contexts in which mindfulness can be utilised, including health, education, sport, business and parenting.

• Our experiential approach to learning will help to equip you with the core knowledge and skills necessary for effective professional or personal practice.

• Guest speakers include a range of specialists’ teaching mindfulness in their areas of interest, such as healthcare, education, sport and workplace/business.

We will introduce a range of meditation practices, exploring the theories and rationale behind them. We also aim to develop a good understanding of research methods, analysing relevant empirical research which evidences the mental and physical outcomes of mindfulness.

Reflecting on your practice is an important aspect of this course, enabling you to evaluate your practice and improve aspects of your work. You will be supported to develop your own teaching style, not simply learning to deliver mindfulness courses without context.

The application of mindfulness will be underpinned by an understanding of the origins of mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, yoga, bodywork and compassion, alongside the impact of mindfulness on the brain.

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Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

Occupational Psychology MSc

Course information Occupational Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time (Online learning route available - January 2019) www.coventry.ac.uk/occupational-psychology-msc Overview If you enjoy working in a business environment and are interested in how to improve effectiveness at both a corporate and individual level, this professionally accredited course could set you on the path to becoming a practising Occupational Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist.

You’ll gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practical skills necessary to apply evidence-based social psychological research in the workplace. We cover a wide range of topics, such as work and well-being, psychological assessment at work, leadership, engagement and motivation and learning, training and development.

We place a significant emphasis on professional research methods, developing your knowledge and skills in planning, conducting, analysing and reporting research in applied psychology. You’ll gain a sophisticated awareness of problems, issues and ethics in applied research in psychology, such as confidentiality and data protection.

The course covers the five core areas of the new BPS Occupational Psychology curriculum – psychological assessment at work; learning training and development; leadership, engagement and motivation; well-being and work; and work design, organisational change and development.

Why Occupational Psychology at Coventry University?

• Accredited by the BPS* and provides Stage 1 training towards becoming a registered Occupational Psychologist with opportunities to learn about Stage 2 training as well as other career paths open to graduates.

• You’ll be taught by our highly respected and experienced course team, which includes staff who are qualified themselves, either through being Occupational Psychologists or through consultancy-based work.

• Apply for and achieve additional certification in British Psychological Society (BPS) psychometric testing (additional fees apply).

• Strong links with numerous public and private, commercial, not-for-profit and charitable organisations, which offer placements, internships or provide interesting contexts for research.

• The learning and teaching style is designed to aid independent learning and develop entrepreneurial skills, so that you may also consider self-employment as an option.

Accreditations This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) - Accredited Occupational Psychology

* Graduates must achieve the necessary 50% pass mark for all modules contributing to the accredited MSc degree (BPS Standards for the Accreditation of the Masters Programme in Occupational Psychology, October 2017). Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award, the MSc Occupational Psychological Studies. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve the necessary 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Psychology MSc

Sixth Form Education MA/PgDip Why Psychology at Coventry University?

Course information

• Taught by our highly respected and experienced course team.

Psychology MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time blended learning (online from Sept 2019) www.coventry.ac.uk/psychology-msc Overview Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this is a specialist conversion course designed for non-Psychology graduates who wish to pursue a career as a psychologist.

It confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

• Provides appropriate academic evidence for further study on our BPS accredited masters’ degree programmes in Forensic Psychology, Occupational Psychology or Health Psychology.

• Confers eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership with the British Psychological Society, which forms part of the first stage training requirements in becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

• Access to specialist equipment and software, like Biopac and SuperLab, as well as a range of specialist laboratories.

• Regular expert guest lectures from practising psychologists and staff from the University Research Centres.

Accreditations This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)*

You’ll gain a thorough grounding in core psychological theories and methodologies, as well as their origins, history and development.

You will have the opportunity to build the knowledge and skills necessary to fully appreciate the depth and breadth essential to the study of psychology, encompassing traditional and contemporary psychological models, theories and methodologies.

With a focus on providing a comprehensive understanding and application of psychological theory and research, you’ll study qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to conduct your own empirical research project.

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Course information Sixth Form Education MA/PgDip Entry: Sept 2019 - 2 years part-time www.coventry.ac.uk/sixth-form-education-ma Overview These new courses aim to meet the special requirements of sixth form staff. They are a responsive, professional development opportunity that recognises the unique nature of working with 16-19 year old learners during a significant period of transition in their lives.

Benefits • The courses have been designed in conjunction with managers, teaching staff and students of sixth form colleges.

• Taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, on-line resources, blended learning, work-based learning and research supervision.

• The opportunity to undertake professional development with a group of staff with similar work contexts.

• Time for reading and reflection on your practice experiences and insight from work-based learning and research.

The courses are intended as continuing professional and academic development for teaching staff of sixth forms.

They are also suitable for other sixth form staff, such as pastoral, course or subject specialism leaders and for staff with significant sixth form responsibility in other settings, such as schools and academies.

Graduates will already be working with sixth form students and will be able to progress in their careers within the sector by developing excellence in pedagogy, learner support and organisation.

* Graduates must achieve the necessary 50% pass mark for all modules contributing to the accredited MSc degree (BPS Standards for the Accreditation of the Master’s Programme in Psychology, October 2017). Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve the necessary 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

The first year focuses on understanding sixth form learners as the basis for excellent, reflexive teaching and learning practice.

The research strand of the course is also established from the outset. The second year continues to feature work-based learning and also engages in further aspects of contemporary sixth form education.

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Social and Health Care Leadership and Management MSc

Social Work MA

Course information Why Social and Health Care Leadership and Management at Coventry University?

Course information

• Strong, collaborative links with the care sector, providing real-life insight and experience that is recognised and valued by employers.

Social and Health Care Leadership and Management MSc Entry: Sept 2019 - full-time/part-time www.coventry.ac.uk/social-health-msc Overview Health and social care have become increasingly complex both nationally and internationally, with a growing need for dynamic and effective leaders and managers who can design, lead and implement service improvements and innovation service design.

The course explores models, theory and practice, providing you with the confidence and critical thinking to use leadership and management ideas to shape care services, lead service redesign, evidence-based practice and the development of new service delivery models that ensure safe, efficient and effective services.

• Opportunities to attend supported international conferences or exchanges (additional costs and availability may apply).

Overview

• Support aspirations to achieve senior leadership or management positions in health, social care or caring aspects of other professions, open or run social enterprise, charities, private and public sector i.e. prisons, supported housing.

Social work is a rewarding profession which enables you to work with and support individuals, families and communities of all ages who face difficulties or distress in their lives.

• Life shaped, accessible learning, offering flexibility across the globe and your individual circumstances. Learning materials are available online which can be accessed at times to suit you. As long as you have a tablet or computer and access to the internet you can study the course from anywhere in the world.

• Optional on-campus days and access to personal tutorials on-campus, phone or via Skype.

Our course will equip you with the expertise you need to lead and work within leadership and management positions in the expanding health and social care sectors and to take advantage of the wealth of exciting opportunities for postgraduate careers.

This course is delivered online using the latest in teaching technologies to support online attendance and optional on campus workshops (usually one – two times per month).

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Social Work MA Entry: Sept 2019 - 2 years full-time www.coventry.ac.uk/social-work-ma

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

Your role is to assist them in developing practical strategies to improve their situations and make a positive difference – protecting the vulnerable from harm and abuse or supporting people to live independently. It allows you to give something back to society.

Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), our MA was developed in line with Government recommendations in response to the demand for a highly skilled workforce.

Recognised internationally, the British Social Work qualification allows you to apply to register to practise as a professional social worker on completion, working for local government, voluntary and third sector organisations, charities or NGOs. Upon graduation you can apply to work in any area of social work practice, rather than simply qualifying for one particular area of practice, such as child care or mental health – a distinct advantage giving you greater flexibility in your career choices.

Why Social Work at Coventry University?

• Coventry has been educating social workers for over 50 years.

• High quality placement opportunities with our partners – 70 placement days in Year One and 100 placement days in Year Two. • Strong reputation within the field and Social Work Partnership with the local authorities of Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

• Focus on critical reflection, re-examining ‘real’ issues and problems to improve decision-making and accountability – recommended by the Laming review, Munro report and Social Work Task Force.

• Regular expert guest speakers from the UK and a range of other countries to set the context of social work internationally.

Accreditations Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).

On successful completion, you will be able to apply to register with the HCPC to practise as a professional social worker.

For qualified social workers, we also offer three postgraduate certificates: • PgCert Practice Education • PgCert Advanced Adult Social Work • PgCert Advanced Child and Family Social Work

Information is correct at the time of going to print, however, changes may occur. Check the website or contact us before applying to study at Coventry University to check the most up-to-date position.

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Further information Open Days At our Open Days you can expect to speak to academic staff and current students, tour our excellent modern facilities and accommodation, and get valuable advice on careers and finance.

It is also the best way to get a real feel for what it would be like to study here. You will have the opportunity to find out more about courses, our approach to teaching and learning, and our facilities.

We are here to help.

We hold Open Days at our Coventry campus and attend postgraduate study events regularly throughout the year, both in the UK and overseas.

Coventry University Alumni If you are unable to attend an Open Day, you may join one of our student-led tours of the campus and facilities that run between October and June.

For more information about student-led tours and Open Days, please visit: www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays How to apply If you are a UK student, to apply to study on a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) you should complete an online postgraduate application form. This form is available via each course page on our website. The relevant web links are listed on the course pages in this prospectus.

International/EU students International and EU students should apply online or by downloading the application form available at www.coventry.ac.uk/apply or via the course pages on our website.

The contents of this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2019/20 academic year. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer.

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