North West University
Master of Arts in Research Psychology
The Master of Arts in Research Psychology in Psychology is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 8.
Master of Arts in Research Psychology offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
Students of the Masters qualification in Research Psychology should demonstrate the following:
a) the ability to engage with and critique current research or practice in this field;
b) the ability to analyse, evaluate and then choose appropriate enquiry methods for doing research in Psychology;
c) critical knowledge and understanding of the ethical and legal considerations applicable to research and the consequences of interventions on individual, group and organisational level;
d) advanced, systematic and specialist knowledge to undertake research at individual, community and/or interdisciplinary level by applying appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and techniques to identify, analyse, formulate and solve complex research problem(s) in the domain of psychology;
e) advanced strategies to obtain, analyse and evaluate applicable information for its relevance and validity;
f) scientific interpretation of research results and integration of and critical reflection on, findings;
g) utilization of appropriate technology (computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Research Psychology environment (technological and environmental literacy);
h) exploration of different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Research Psychology; and
i) promotion of responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of research skills in the field of Psychology
Duration (minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Modules
Mini-dissertation: Research Psychology (100 credits)
Critical Research Skills (16 credits)
Quantitative Research Methods (16 credits)
Qualitative Research Methods (16 credits)
Project Management (16 credits)
Psychometrics and Applied Psychological Assessment (16 credits)
Community Psychology (10 credits)
Cognitive Psychology (10 credits)
