Introduction

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We outline the overall structure of the course below, and you can find out more detail on the organisation of different elements of the course (year 1 and 2 "strands" and third- and fourth-year modules) by following the links. Note that this guide describes the the course as it currently runs. The core structure of the course is stable but we may change some of the details from one year to the next (for example, the order and content of individual teaching blocks and range of advanced modules may change). These pages and the accompanying Handbook provide key information that you will need throughout the course. Once you are enrolled on a particular module you can find much more information about day-to-day requirements, resources (such as reading lists and lecture recordings) and announcements through the Yorkshare VLE (University login required). 

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For 20192023-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-22, 24, there will be four three pathways:

Neuroscience & Neuroimaging Pathway: how can behavioural and neuroscientific methods be combined to address questions about human cognition? This pathway provides the skills and knowledge needed to understand and design experiments in cognitive neuroscience and to undertake a project in the area.

Developmental Disorders Pathway: how do developmental disorders emerge, and how are they assessed and treated? This pathway provides grounding in research on typical and atypical development, from both theoretical and clinical perspectives, equipping students with the skills necessary to carry out a project in these fields.

Clinical Psychology “Clinical Psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being using the agency of words” (BPS Website). What therapeutic practices do Clinical Psychologist use to achieve this aim? This pathway will provide an in-depth coverage of therapies and professional practice within Clinical Psychology.  There is also the potential for a placement within the Final Year.Forensic Psychology Pathway: How do Forensic Psychologists contribute to the criminal justice process? What are the practical skills used by psychologists use in assessing, interviewing and treating offenders? This pathway will provide you with exposure to the theory and methods used with Forensic Psychology.

Years 1 and 2

Teaching in the first two years consists of five courses, or strands, that run in parallel. Together these strands of  three modules per Semester. Five of these modules form the Core Topics and run across both years. Together, these modules give a broad coverage of the main areas of Psychology, and this part of the course is the same for MSci and BSc Psychology Students.

Year 3

Pathway-specific modules

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• Neuroscience & Neuroimaging Pathway
• Developmental Disorders Pathway
• Clinical Psychology 
  Forensic Psychology 
  
  
  

Advanced modules

In the third year MSci students choose two one advanced modules module from a selection offered each yearin Semester 2. The topics offered can change from year to year. We are currently offering the following advanced modules (2022-23): 

Literature Survey

Final Third year MSci students also undertake a literature survey which requires researching a clearly defined area of study of your choice. Recent examples include:

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In the fourth year MSci students choose a further two advanced modules in Semester 1 and one advanced module in Semester 2 from a selection offered each year (see tables above). Note that the assessment for fourth year MSci students differs from that applying to other undergraduate students, but you will attend the same classes.

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