Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

PSYCHOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

RESEARCH IMPACT (Research Excellence Framework 2014) PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RATED 100 %

Based in a thriving research environment that enthuses academic staff, research officers and students alike, we have earned an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. According to the latest (2014) Research Excellence Framework, we are one of only four psychology departments in the UK to achieve a 100% 4* rating

(maximum score possible) for the reach and significance of our work in areas such as psychopharmacology, nutrition, human performance, sleep and cognitive and clinical neuroscience. Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a high density electroencephalography(EEG) suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus more than 20 all-purpose research rooms.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH MSc FT PT This programme will equip you with a high level of understanding of the theory and practice of clinical psychology within healthcare settings, preparing you for further professional clinical training at doctoral level. Many of our academic staff are leaders in their specialist fields of research, including clinical and health psychology, brain injury, sleep, cognition, neuroscience and developmental psychology. We can help you to secure clinical placements to provide valuable experience and enhance your employment prospects. Core modules typically include: • Affective Disorders and Trauma • Coping with Chronic Disease • Eating Disorders • Generic Research Skills in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • Neuropsychology • Psychotherapy • Psychopathy and Sexual Offending • Psychosis • Research Project • Statistical and Research Methods A minimum of a UK 2:1 degree in Psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent, is required.

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE MSc FT PT This programme has been designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate study and PhD research in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, and imaging methods. You will learn how to design, analyse, and evaluate neuroimaging experiments that contribute to our understanding of the brain mechanisms underpinning aspects of cognition and behaviour such as memory, attention, object recognition, neurodegeneration, and brain trauma. You will get in-depth training in cognitive neuroscience research, introducing the principles of neuroimaging and gain hands-on experience in structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI and fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Core modules typically include: • Basic fMRI Analysis • Critical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience • EEG Analysis • E xperimental Design – Brain Stimulation, Brain Recording and Neuroimaging • Introduction to Python for Psychology • Neuropsychology • Statistical Methods • Structure and Function of the Brain

TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements

A UK 2:1 or a 2:2 honours degree in psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent. English Language Requirement For all full-time taught programmes: IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES We offer a range of funding opportunities for both taught and research degrees.

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