PS5013
Origins of Mind: Psychology Master's Research Project
2023-2024
60
30
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 60
ECTS credits : 30
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
The aim of this module is to acquire intellectual and practical research skills associated with evolutionary, comparative and developmental approaches to the study of the mind. Students will conduct and report an independent and original research project under the supervision of an academic advisor. Projects may comprise empirical data collection (e.g. field and/or laboratory-based studies), meta-analyses or the modelling of theoretical concepts. Under normal circumstances, the research will be planned during the first academic semester and then conducted during the second semester. The thesis can be in any area of Evolutionary, Comparative or Developmental Psychology agreed by the student's supervisor, course coordinator, and approved by ethical review.
Weekly contact: Personal tutorials at regular intervals.
As used by St Andrews: 15,000 word (maximum) research report = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available
Module coordinator: Dr M K Schweinfurth
Module teaching staff: Various
Module coordinator email ms397@st-andrews.ac.uk