Psychology 4, advanced level

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should:

• independently be able to plan, carry out and, orally and in writing, present a scientific work in one of the subareas of psychology
• independently be able to collect, qualitatively and quantitatively process, and in a scholarly way compile data
• be able to read, evaluate, critically reflect on and discuss own and others' studies
• be able to account for and apply knowledge paradigms and science theoretical paradigms in psychology
• be able to account for and use research-ethical principles regarding psychological research.

Content

Specialisation Course, 10.5 HE credits In consultation with examiner, literature is chosen from a field of psychology, where the students' assignment is to highlight central issues within some subareas and how these issues have been solved methodologically. Philosophy of Science, 4.5 HE credits This module aims for the students to acquire an overview of knowledge paradigms and science theoretical paradigms and their application in psychology. Thesis, 15 HE credits The student should independently in consultation with the supervisor select, delimit and define a psychological problem and highlight it with an adequate method. The work may constitute an expansion of the module Essay on Psychology 3 (or the equivalent). The work should be presented in writing and defended orally.