Postgraduate Course: Causes and Consequences of Personality (MSc) (PSYL11057)
Course Outline
School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Psychology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course will cover how our personalities can affect our lives in terms of our behaviour and mental well-being. The course will cover how our personality affects our pursuit of goals and rewards; personality disorder and psychopathy; personality and emotional disorders; and subjective well-being. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Second year part time students within an MSc in Psychology ONLY.
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate theory and research relating to:
1. Personality traits and pursuit of rewards
2. Personality disorder and psychopathy
3. Emotional disorders and subjective well-being |
Assessment Information
One 3000 word essay |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
Normal personality; life outcomes; personality disorder; psychopathy; well-being |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Timothy Bates
Tel: (0131 6)51 1945
Email: tim.bates@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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