Psychology 5

Aim

After completion of the course the student should independently be able to:

• thoroughly account for and apply psychological knowledge, including both general knowledge of psychology and expert knowledge within chosen area of thesis work
• account for and apply psychological research methods within chosen area of thesis work
• critically and systematically integrate knowledge, analyze, judge and handle complex phenomena, questions and situations within chosen area of thesis work
• critically and creatively identify and formulate research questions, plan and with appropriate methods carry through qualified tasks within given time frames and by that contribute to knowledge development within psychology and evaluate this work
• in national, as well as international contexts, in speech and writing, clearly account for and discuss scientific conclusions, and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different groups
• participate in research and development within psychology or independently work in other qualified areas where psychological competence is needed
• make assessments in psychology informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to apply ethical principles of research and development work
• account for the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how its used
• identify the personal need for further psychological knowledge and take responsibility for her or his ongoing learning

Content

The course begins with two modules of 7,5hp each (Advanced Cognitive Psychology and Advanced Developmental Psychology) that will cover modern research, trends and debates within each chosen area of psychology. The course content will be related to and exemplified by the instructors’ ongoing research within the chosen area of psychology.

Master Thesis preparation course, 15h

In this course the student, in cooperation with her/his supervisor, prepare the master thesis work through a survey of research areas, study of relevant psychological research methods and philosophy of science relevant for the master thesis.

Master Thesis in Psychology, 30hp

In this course the student conduct an empirical study in psychology, write and defend a master’s thesis.