Postgraduate Course: Postgraduate Dissertation in Psychology of Language (PSYL11062)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
| Home subject area |
Psychology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
A research-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words, on a topic chosen in consultation with the student's supervisor. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge and application of research methods in the psychology of language
- In-depth understanding of a particular topic in the psychology of language |
Assessment Information
The dissertation will report a piece of empirical research, and should normally be closely modelled on a journal article from the relevant area.
The recommended word limit for the dissertation is between 8,000 and 10,000 words. For certain projects, it may be necessary for students to write a slightly longer dissertation, and you should consult your supervisor if you feel that this may apply to you. Dissertations longer that 15,000 words will not be considered. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Martin Pickering
Tel: (0131 6)50 3447
Email: Martin.Pickering@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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