Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research | Programme code | PTS2PSYPSY16 |
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| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2023/4 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
This programme has been developed to enable you extend your PGDip into a MSc by undertaking a piece of empirical research. The research dissertation will allow you to follow your research interests in a topic related to high intensity CBT or a project related to a service-based development need in this area. Supervision is provided by a clinical/psychological therapies researcher with provision available to support project supervision over the telephone or through internet-based software applications to improve access to the programme.
The MSc will follow successful completion of a PGDip Psychological Therapies Practice programme available within Clinical Education, Development and Research (CEDAR) or an equivalent programme of study that includes specialist training in clinical psychology/mental health research methods and statistics.
You will be able to graduate with a specific adjourned pathway (modality) in your award title according to the PGDip programmes we offer at University of Exeter. The pathway name you graduate with will be dictated by the subject matter of your research project. The list of pathways on offer is:
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Children, Young People and Families)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mental Health Practice in Education Settings)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Severe Mental Health Problems: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Severe Mental Health Problems: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Personality Disorder)
- MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Systemic Family Therapy)
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
In this programme we aim to help you consolidate your previous training as an effective and evidence-based practitioner in evidence-based psychological therapy by undertaking a research dissertation in this area. We aim to provide you with a high quality and stimulating learning experience in a supportive environment that is enriched by an internationally recognised research environment, nationally recognised innovative clinical teaching approaches and current clinical practice.
4. Programme Structure
The MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research programme can be studied flexibly on a part-time basis, taking up to two years to complete, dependent upon your and/or your services ability to commit to the programme. The programme of study is at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ).
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
60 credits of compulsory and non-condonable modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| PYCM101 | Psychological Therapies Research and Evaluation | 60 | Yes |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Describe in detail a particular research design/methodology. | Research supervision, tutorials, seminars and discussion which can be provided over the telephone or by internet-based software applications. Guided independent study and research work. | 8000 word (with appendix of up to 2000 words) written dissertation (ILO 1-6). |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Use research to solve complex problems. | See above | See above |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
5. Work innovatively, persistently, independently and confidently and exercise personal responsibility and autonomous initiative. | See above | See above |
7. Programme Regulations
Programme-specific Progression Rules
You must pass all the modules in the table above. The pass mark for these modules is 50% with an additional requirement to pass all individual assessments within individual modules. If you fail any modules you will not be permitted to continue with the programme and your registration as a student will be terminated with immediate effect.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
WithinPsychology there is a well-equipped suite of PCs dedicated for postgraduate use, with further support provided by a dedicated IT and statistics helpdesk.
A range of services is available to support your study both from within Psychology. These include:
- Team development programme.
- Personal and professional development planning.
- Student handbooks and programme guides.
- Range of specialist advisors, including for: women students, non-school leavers, and overseas students.
- Computing and Statistics Help Desk.
- Virtual Resource Room and other web-based learning materials.
- Clinically focused seminars, the ‘Think Tank’, provided by the Mood Disorders Centre.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 25/11/2020 |
Date of last revision | 17/03/2021 |
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