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Psychology and Health Inequalities - MSc

Mode of study: Full time, Part time
Start date: September 2021
Duration of Study: 1 year (Full time) / 2 years (Part time)

Subject Area: Psychology
FEES (2021/22 academic year): UK - FT £9,000 / PT £4,950; EU/International - £16,500

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Course Overview

This programme has been developed for students who are interested in gaining an advanced understanding of psychological methods and theory as well as an appreciation of health inequalities from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Course structure

Our MSc Psychology programmes are designed to foster a vibrant and collaborative peer culture amongst our MSc students. We know it’s vital that you develop the advanced specialised skills you will need to pursue careers in your chosen fields. Throughout your MSc degree you are supported and encouraged to focus your work to help you conduct in-depth explorations of Psychology and Health Inequalities and your personal interests.

Our MSc Psychology programmes aim to:

Equip you to formulate and conduct psychological research projects
Develop your knowledge of different theoretical perspectives, philosophical traditions and methodological approaches to psychology
Enable you to understand the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods and different forms of data, and to evaluate their appropriateness for different research problems
Enable you to define and formulate research questions and testable hypotheses, and to design appropriate research to answer these questions using relevant methods of data collection, consistent with British Psychological Society principles of ethics and research governance
Provide you with knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and data analysis techniques
Provide you with a range of opportunities to engage with advanced research in substantive areas relevant to their own research topic and to the discipline of psychology
Provide you with opportunities to enhance and develop your written and communication skills, independent learning skills, and critical reflection and evaluation skills

You will develop these skills under the guidance of a faculty member with expertise in this area.

Taught modules

Over the course of the MSc, students will complete 120 credits across 7 modules (see below for more info). Of these 180 credits, 120 credits are focused on specialist Health Inequalities content. The remaining 60 credits develop students’ general psychological skills and knowledge.

Specialist Modules

Advanced Study in Health Inequalities	45 credits	Using a guided independent learning approach, this module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of key concepts, theories and research evidence relating to health inequalities and to develop your critical awareness of current issues and new insights in this interdisciplinary area of research. In addition, you are given the opportunity to apply your knowledge and gain valuable experience either by reflecting on and evaluating a ‘live’ health issue or by undertaking some work shadowing within a health-related organisation in the local community (subject to criteria published in the module guide).
Dissertation Module	60 credits	Research is a key emphasis in our programmes and you will be supported by a specialist tutor in your chosen field to undertake original research as part of the Dissertation module. Our expert staff and specialist facilities can support a range of projects across the field.
Research Apprenticeship in Psychology	15 credits	Every year we run apprenticeships in which students join staff working on real research projects across a broad range of areas of psychology. Students are allocated to an apprenticeship based on the self-development goals you each identify in your personal skills audit. This ensures the apprenticeship provides you with experiences and opportunities that will support your future career ambitions and encourage you to learn new skills.

Core Psychology Modules

Contemporary Research in Psychology	15 credits	This is a breadth module that enables you to engage with psychological research across a range of topics and sub-disciplines at the cutting edge of contemporary research in psychology. You will attend research seminars given by experts within and outside Keele and reflect on and critically evaluate the theoretical, methodological and ethical issues associated with a wide range of contemporary topics and issues in psychological research.
Advanced Research Skills and Design	15 credits	This innovative module gives you a broad range of advanced research skills and familiarity with a range of cutting edge research designs in psychology, the help you progress through the rest of the programme being able to set your work in wider context. It introduces new techniques not typically covered at undergraduate level as well as equipping students with the advanced research skills or critical literature reviewing, generating a suitable research question, identifying a suitable method, ethical issues in research, and managing time and research relationships. You will complete a detailed skills audit and engage in some complex reflections of your own abilities and how you can progress through the course - an innovative assessment praised by our external examiners for encouraging engagement and thinking about personal development.
Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis	15 credits	The topics covered in this module are: extensions of the regression model, analysis of variance, logistic regression, and multivariate data reduction techniques such as factor analysis, together with a few more specialist methods, which you can select between based on your interests. The material is taught using SPSS, and although the module encourages a sound understanding of statistical principles, the primary emphasis is on practical data analysis.

Research Methods Training

All students can tailor their research methods training to suit their needs and interests by choosing one of the following optional modules and complete a project in an area of Health Inequalities:

Qualitative Research Methods	15 credits	This module will give you an appreciation of different approaches to qualitative data collection and analysis. We encourage you to try out data collection and analytic methods you haven't used before. During the module you will design, conduct, analyse and reflect on a qualitative research study based on a topic you are interested in. Students often choose to explore something that complements or extends their dissertation research.
Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience Research Methods	15 credits	This module develops your knowledge and practical skills with contemporary methods in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience such as electroencephalography (EEG), eyetracking, and other contemporary methods. It prepares you to design, conduct, and critically appraise research using these methods. Lectures cover the theoretical background of the methods and, for several months, you will gain hands-on experience with data collection, data analysis, and use of specialist software and equipment. This module will emphasise a framework which will allow you to understand existing methods and follow the development of new methods going forward.