University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Seminars: Wednesdays 9-11; Practicals: Wednesdays 2-4 (Weeks 4 and 10 only)

This module introduces students to the various skills and issues that are of importance to academic psychologists and neuroscientists, irrespective of their particular area of research. Weekly seminars will cover various topics, such as how to plan a novel research programme, academic presentations (published writing, conference talks), the use of technology to enhance communication, how to commercialize research and create impact, academic job applications and interviews, and how to build an academic career.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): PS5003

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hour seminars (x9 weeks); 2 hour practicals (x2 weeks); 8 hour mini-conference (x1 week)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework (resubmission of failed components only)

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor D I Donaldson
Module teaching staff: TBD
Module coordinator email did1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• By the end of the module, students will have gained knowledge and skills that support them in: - developing a novel research programme
• - effectively communicating scientific results to academic and non-academic audiences
• - commercialising research and creating impact
• - succeeding in job applications and interviews
• - building an academic career