Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MSc in Children and Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice) (CLPS11030)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This core course within the MSc Children and Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice (campus-based, full-time) and MSc Children and Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice (ODL) programmes provide students with the opportunity to design, conduct, analyse and present a research project. |
| Course description |
The MSc in Children and Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Practice Dissertation can take the form of an empirical study, systematic review or meta-analysis relating to children and young people's mental health. Students will, where possible, be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups (maximum of four), which will provide an additional element of peer learning and social support.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 30 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
Independent study. Supervision from Academic Formative Assessment: Presentation.
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Dissertations should be 8,000-9,000 words and presented in a journal article format: Structured Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion. The discussion should include future directions and a statement of impact. The dissertation should follow the style guide and submission guidelines of the relevant target journal but disregard the word count if it is below 8,000 words.
Students who wish to conform to a journal word count, where that word count is below 8,000 words must complete an additional piece of assessment in the form of an extended literature review or discussion, conference poster, or executive report.
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| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be given by student's dissertation supervisor throughout the dissertation process.
Students will give brief presentations at a mini-conference outlining their project and highlighting specific challenges or points of interest.
Summative feedback will be given on the dissertation after dissertation marks have been ratified at the exam board.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of contemporary literature to support a rational justification for the study.
- Implement a viable research project that can demonstrate logical links between research questions, design and (primary/secondary) data collection.
- Demonstrate competence in collating/analyzing data and providing a critical and contextual interpretation of findings
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and succinctly to a target audience, using appropriate language
- Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in undertaking research
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Reading List
Readings related to the research topic recommended by supervisor
Boland, A. Cherry, M.G. & Dickson, R. (2014). Doing a systematic review. A student's guide. London: Sage Publishing Ltd.
Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics. London: Sage Publishing Ltd.
Field, A., & Hole, G. (2003). How to design and report experiments. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Greene, J. & D'Oliveira, M. (2009). Learning to use statistical tests in psychology. Maidenhead, Berkshire: OUP
Pallant, J. (2016). SPSS Survival Manual. Maidenhead, Berkshire: OUP
Silverman, D. (2013). Doing Qualitative Research. A Practical Handbook. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
Sternberg, R.J. (2003). The Psychologist's companion: a guide to scientific writing for students and researchers (4th ed). Cambridge:
Wilson, S. & McLean, R. (2011). Research methods and data analysis for psychology. London: McGraw-Hill Education.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and enquiry skills, including evaluation and critical analysis
Personal and intellectual autonomy skills, including accountability and working with others
Technical and practical skills
Communication, numeracy and IT skills
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| Keywords | Dissertation,children,young people,mental health |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Karen Goodall
Tel: (0131 6)51 3947
Email: Karen.Goodall@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk |
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