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PS5013 Origins of Mind: Psychology Master's Research Project

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: Not applicable.

This aim of this module is to acquire research skills within the domain of evolutionary psychology. Students will conduct and report a research project from an evolutionary perspective. Projects may comprise field and/or laboratory-based studies, the analysis (including meta-analysis) of extant data, or the critical review and evaluation of existing literature. Students will need to demonstrate substantive contribution to the project and that the work is original. The thesis can be in any area of evolutionary psychology agreed by the student's supervisor and course coordinator, and approved by ethical review.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Not applicable.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C L Hobaiter
Module coordinator email clh42@st-andrews.ac.uk