Postgraduate Master s Courses in Psychology, Criminology, Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Public Health

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School of Social Sciences

Postgraduate Master’s Courses in Psychology, Criminology,

Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Public Health

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“The School’s mission is to enrich and influence the

lives of individuals, communities and societies.”

Thank you for considering postgraduate study at Nottingham Trent University. The

School of Social Sciences is a large and vibrant academic community which offers a

wide range of qualifications in diverse disciplines. We take pride in our high-quality

courses that are intellectually stimulating and, where appropriate, relate directly to the

needs of communities, society and professional practice.

Our staff are not only experienced and committed teachers, but also engage in

fundamental and applied research within their disciplines. This means that as a

graduate you can be sure of working with the latest theories, methodologies and

applications within your field.

Many of our higher degree graduates go on to work in areas related to their studies in

both the private and public sectors. Some pursue further study in the form of

additional professional training, while others decide to undertake doctoral research. It

always gives me great satisfaction to meet our students and to hear their success

stories after studying at the School of Social Sciences. I hope that you will become one

of those successes.

I am sure you will find a course here that suits your particular needs and interests, and

I look forward to welcoming you to NTU.

Kathie Moore

Dean of the School of Social Sciences

Welcome

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Why study at the School of Social Sciences? . . . .2

We develop your career and future prospects . . . .3

Where will your career take you? . . . .4

Psychology . . . .6

MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology . . . .10

MSc Applied Child Psychology . . . .12

MSc Forensic Mental Health . . . .14

MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health . . . .16

MSc Forensic Psychology . . . .18

MRes / MSc Psychological Research Methods . . . .20

Politics and International Relations . . . .22

MA Politics . . . .24

MA International Relations . . . .26

Criminology, Sociology and Public Health . . . .28

MA Criminology . . . .32

MA Sociology . . . .34

MA Public Health . . . .36

Already found your profession?

Boost your prospects with a professional qualification . . . .38

Research that inspires success . . . .39

Apply to join us! . . . .40

The financials . . . .41

Welcoming students from all over the world . . . .42

Discover Nottingham . . . .44

An inspiring environment to learn in . . . .46

Visit us . . . .47

Contact us . . . .48

Why study at the School of Social Sciences?

• We are part of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), which is one of the UK’s most popular universities. We have the largest number of postgraduate students taking professional qualifications in the UK.

• We aim, through our staff, students and graduates, to enrich and influence the lives of individuals, communities and societies while maximising the employability of our students. • You will be taught by enthusiastic and

knowledgeable staff who draw upon established expertise, research interests and professional experience.

• Take a look at our NTUshell video series at

www.ntu.ac.uk/s3staffexpertise for just some

of the staff expertise within the School. • Our research-active teams and growing research

reputation mean our teaching is informed by the latest subject knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies, providing you with up-to-date and vocationally relevant courses.

• Renowned experts and professionals in related fields are regularly invited to come and talk to our students, providing you with an insight into their specialist knowledge and experiences.

• 97% of School of Social Sciences postgraduates* are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.

• We provide a number of scholarships to home, EU and international students. Visit

www.ntu.ac.uk/s3scholarships to learn more.

• We have a vibrant student community where you can share ideas, knowledge and experience with other students from across the UK and the world. All courses are designed to deliver a stimulating and challenging learning experience. The NTU experience will be one that develops your profile so you can strive to reach your full potential; a journey we would like to share with you.

*Of those available for work, latest DLHE survey 2012/13. This statistic includes both full and part-time postgraduate taught and postgraduate research.

The School of Social Sciences delivers education and research that will enable you to advance

your career in an environment that fosters ambition, progress, innovation and leadership.

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Students choose postgraduate study with us for a variety of reasons. For some, it provides the chance to discover more about the subject they are interested in; for others, it’s an opportunity to retrain or gain a competitive advantage. A postgraduate qualification is increasingly sought after by employers and helps you stand out from the competition.

Boost your employability

The University has an exemplary employability record, largely based on our reputation for teaching and research that is relevant to the real world and which boosts career prospects.

Employability is your passport to the world of work. Employers look for more than just a degree, so the more time you can invest in developing your employability skills, the more confident you will feel about standing out from the crowd when you graduate.

There are so many opportunities for you to get involved with while you’re here at NTU, all of which will shape your experiences and develop your skills.

Succeed with Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences provides extensive services and opportunities for all our undergraduate and postgraduate students and graduates. We offer specialist guidance on planning for your future career, further study and international

opportunities.

Dedicated Employability Support

The University provides personalised and specialist career advice, via our Employability Team. They will support you throughout your time at NTU and help you determine the skills unique to you and your studies. Our tailored advice can help you plan the steps you need to take to maximise your potential. Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/S3yourcareer for more

information.

We develop your career and future

prospects

Extensive calendar of careers-related

events

All current students and graduates from the School are invited to a series of workshops specifically designed to help you realise your employment opportunities with a Social Sciences degree. The workshops provide guidance on making career plans, the current job market, finding job vacancies, putting together CVs and applications, and developing those all-important interview skills. We also provide a range of events helping students to develop a career in a specific area. Past events have included careers in teaching, law, politics, housing, guidance and support, and working with young people.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/S3yourcareer for more

information.

Employability mentoring

Our mentoring programme pairs students with former NTU students with significant professional experience. Your mentor, via face-to-face meetings, telephone and email, will help you enhance your employability and provide guidance for a successful career.

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Where will your career take you?

Our range of postgraduate degrees means that graduates from the School of Social Sciences

have gone on to successful careers in a range of organisations, large and small, in both the

public, private and voluntary sector.

The following gives you an insight into the diverse range of settings our graduates are well placed to enter.

Psychology

Psychologists work in:

• community mental health teams • prisons

• schools

• large, blue-chip companies • research laboratories • government departments • the armed services • hospitals

• premiership football clubs

Politics and International Relations

Politics and International Relations graduates enter a variety of professions, including: • teaching

• research • politics

• public administration • the social and health services

• journalism and other areas of the media • law • publishing • accounting • marketing • human resources • management

Criminology, Sociology and Public

Health

Graduates are in a great position to work in: • the Home Office

• police forces • local government

• crime and disorder reduction partnerships • schools

• social and health services

• journalism and other areas of the media • law • publishing • accounting • marketing • human resources • research • politics

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The Psychology Division at NTU is one of the largest in the country with over 60 academic staff

providing expertise in all core areas of the discipline. The Division exemplifies the University’s

commitment to influencing people’s lives and society through its theoretically informed, applied

research. We offer a range of courses designed to maximise your employability, with effective

tuition delivered by friendly and approachable staff.

A supportive and active research

environment

We provide a lively, diverse and supportive research environment. Our research has been funded by the ESRC, EPSRC, Leverhulme, government departments, public sector organisations and the commercial sector.

Our research groups sit under two broad themes:

Health and Well-being

• Addiction and Aberrant Behaviours • Well-being

Cognition, Perception and Communication • Cognition and Perception

• Language and Psycholinguistics

• Development, Interaction and Social Relations All students are welcome to be part of our research culture by attending weekly research seminar series led by experts from NTU and other universities. Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/s3research to find out more.

Psychology

Expert teaching

We are passionate about our teaching, and our innovative courses build directly on the research activity and methodological and professional specialisms of our staff.

These links are especially strong at postgraduate level and, alongside our British Psychological Society accredited undergraduate courses, we offer an exciting range of taught postgraduate MSc and MRes degrees. These give you the chance to develop your understanding in specialist areas and develop your career. Complementary to our master’s courses we offer doctoral training, allowing you to pursue specialist research interests as part of a large and vibrant postgraduate student

community.

Careers and job application advice provided by the Division and tailored to your personal needs is another distinctive feature of Psychology at NTU. You will also have access to a range of excellent facilities.

www.ntu.ac.uk/psychology

Dr Ruth Mann delivered a guest lecture titled ‘Can prisons reduce reoffending?’

Professionally accredited courses

Our conversion courses in Psychology (MSc and Postgraduate Diploma) and our MSc Forensic Psychology are both accredited by the British Psychological Society. This puts graduates from these courses on the first step towards becoming professional psychologists.

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“The staff and tutors on the course are very

supportive and encouraging. They are always

happy to see you outside of classes and having

an individual tutor means you have somebody

you can speak to throughout the entire year.

The facilities are also very good and the

Psychology Division is a great place to study.”

Helena Cole, MSc Psychological Research Methods

“Without the master’s, there is no way that I would be where I am

now; not just for the opportunities that it provided me with, but for

the work experience and professional development too.”

Claire de Motte, MSc Forensic Psychology

“The enthusiasm of the staff at NTU was second to none which

made me want to study on the course. The course also has a good

mix of researchers and practitioners, with two clinical psychologists

taking lectures and workshops. They taught me first-hand what

working with people with mental health issues really involves.”

Serene Hadj-Hammou, MSc Psychology

Find out more

Come along to one of our

postgraduate open evenings

where you can speak to our

course leaders.

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www.ntu.ac.uk/psychology

Facilities

We have invested in our laboratory suites to ensure you have access to the latest equipment and software. We also have specialist laboratories dedicated to particular areas of interest in Psychology. These include:

• laboratories designed to support experimental research in cognition; • a cognitive modelling and visual analysis laboratory;

• a computational modelling and data analysis laboratory; • specialist motion capture and electromyography (EMG) facilities; • hazard perception and transport simulation facilities;

• an EEG system and expert technician to support research in the exciting field of behavioural neuroscience;

• a psychophysiological laboratory;

• a human communication and social interaction laboratory;

• dedicated facilities to support research into computer gaming and cyberpsychology; and • fixed and mobile eye-tracking facilities.

We also have flexible cubicles for student project work, an extensive and contemporary psychometric test bank library and dedicated technical support.

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Why choose this course?

If you successfully complete either the MSc or PG Dip, you receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, which allows you to take further training to become a professional

psychologist.

Modules may include:

Biological Psychology

Introduces the major structures and functions of the nervous system, with particular emphasis on psychopharmacology. This basic knowledge is then used to explore the role of biology in behaviour.

Social Psychology

Introduces a range of key topics within social psychology (e.g. the social self, social cognition, obedience and conformity, and prosocial behaviour), with a strong emphasis on how social psychology can be applied to the real world.

Developmental Psychology

Explores social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of humans across the life span. You will consider the way in which innate mechanism (nature) and life experience (nurture) interact and impact on our development.

Cognitive Psychology

Approaches the study of cognition (i.e. mental processes such as memory, attention, language, problem solving and perception) from the view that we need to examine normal, abnormal and the applications of cognition within the real world.

Individual Differences

Looks at the individual development of people’s personality, intelligence, health and emotional well-being. You will be encouraged to debate and reflect on the application of individual differences in fields as diverse as occupational, health and educational psychology.

MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in

Psychology

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited conversion courses are designed for graduates

of other disciplines but whose first degree is not recognised by the BPS. You do not have to

have studied Psychology before to get onto the MSc.

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Qualification: MSc / PG Dip

Duration: MSc: one year full-time, two years

part-time. PG Dip: nine months full-time, 21 months part-time (two academic years).

Start: September

Fees: www.ntu.ac.uk/s3fees

Funding: Competitive scholarships are available.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/s3scholarships to find out

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Contact: +44 (0)115 848 4460 or s3.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk

Entry requirements: Entry does not require any

previous study of Psychology.

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) or other recognised equivalent qualification.

• Applicants without such qualifications but with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

• For English language requirements please see page 42.

• See online for full entry requirements.

Key information

• Accredited by the BPS. No previous study of Psychology is required for the MSc. • Core modules are taught exclusively to

conversion course students.

• You will have access to one-to-one careers support from our postgraduate Psychology careers officer.

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Historical and Conceptual Issues

A guide to the main ideas, people and approaches that have shaped the discipline of Psychology throughout its history, from the earliest attempts to establish a modern science of the mind, towards the modern discipline and cognitive science.

Research Methods

Divided into three areas: experimental research, qualitative research and survey methods / psychometrics, you will be guided through the process of research design, data collection, analysis and report writing. You will be taught important theoretical issues such as ethics, sampling, randomisation and other aspects of research design, but the module is primarily focused on learning by doing research.

Statistics

Provides theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of statistical techniques. The skills you are taught will support the Research Methods module. You will learn the underlying assumptions and rationale behind the statistical techniques rather than their complex mathematics.

Psychology Research Project

Your project is an independent piece of work supervised by a research-active member of staff who will guide and support you as you work towards a final report. This will be the main opportunity for you to carry out an extensive piece of independent research of your own choosing.

Specialist Psychological Essay (MSc only)

Allows you to comprehensively explore the application of psychology within different

occupational, cultural and social settings. The topic explored by the essay will be determined by your own interests and can be drawn from any area of psychology.

Contemporary Psychology (MSc only)

You will also chose an optional module during the second term. These modules generally focus on more applied fields of Psychology.

Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscpsych

Delivery and assessment

The course provides dedicated, supportive teaching from a team of staff who are experienced in helping students from diverse backgrounds and with specific needs. Further support is provided through small groups, individualised teaching in tutorials and individual supervision during the Research Project and Specialist Essay.

You will be assessed on a modular basis via examination, coursework (including essays, laboratory reports and literature reviews), oral presentations and a research project.

Research-informed teaching

You will carry out both an empirical research project with a research-active member of staff and an in-depth literature-based dissertation. We have links with a number of external organisations and you may be able to make use of these when carrying out your project.

Career opportunities

This course is accredited by the BPS, so you will be eligible on graduation to take further training as a professional psychologist (in forensic, clinical, educational, occupational, counselling, and sport psychology). You will also be able to pursue an academic and / or research career in Psychology, or exploit the transferable skills you have learned to pursue a career outside of the discipline.

Student profile

Serene Hadj-Hammou (Lebanon) MSc Psychology

“The MSc Psychology conversion course is challenging and demanding, but it is definitely interesting and well worth it!”

Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/shadjhammou to read

more about Serene’s experience.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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Why choose this course?

This course provides an in-depth and critical evaluation of current theory and practice in relation to different areas of Child Psychology, alongside advanced training in research methods. It is ideal if you have an interest in working with children or are interested in securing a doctoral training place in Educational Psychology.

Modules may include:

Social and Cognitive Development in Children

Considers the importance of social and cognitive explanations for understanding and critically explaining children’s development within different education settings. The module will consider aspects of social and cognitive developmental psychology within an applied educational setting.

The Child in Context: Understanding Disability

Aims to challenge understandings of child

development that have emerged within psychology. It will examine the range of ways by which knowledge and understanding of the psychology of childhood has been developed.

Research Skills for Working with Children

Gives you an introduction to the quantitative and qualitative research methods that are typically used to study child and adolescent psychology.

Observational Methods

Provides you with a knowledge of, and practical skills in, observational methods. You will work on a collective observational analysis of videotaped material to build up your skills.

Understanding Atypical Development

Considers current theory and research in atypical development and explores to what extent biological explanations can be integrated with wider social and cultural explanations.

MSc Applied Child Psychology

Our MSc in Applied Child Psychology looks at the advanced study of psychological development

in children and adolescents. It focuses on the implications of psychological theory and research

for policy and practice across a range of applied settings, including education, clinical and social

contexts.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscapp

Key information

• Learn from a research-active team with considerable expertise of working with children within child-related contexts. • We have a teaching laboratory specifically for

postgraduate students.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the ethical and professional issues that are integral to working with children, adolescents and vulnerable people.

Qualification: MSc

Duration: One year full-time or two years

part-time.

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Entry requirements:

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology, or an allied discipline (supported by relevant experience of working with children) or other recognised equivalent qualification. Allied disciplines include Childhood Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Education and Speech or Language Therapy.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscapp

Clinical Aspects of Behavioural Disorder

Explores contemporary approaches to understanding clinical aspects of children’s behaviour. The module will examine some of the challenges involved in labelling clinical disorders, the role of inclusion and disability and the diagnosis and treatment of children.

Child Psychology Specialist Essay

Explore an area in Child Psychology of your choice, supported by a series of tutorials.

Child Psychology Research Project

Enables you to develop and demonstrate professional psychological research skills

appropriate to the discipline. Under the guidance of an appropriate supervisor, you will design and address ethical issues, and use a suitable research methodology to undertake extended independent research.

Delivery and assessment

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, small group teaching and individual project supervision. You will have access to our extensive facilities and the University’s virtual learning environment. You will also be expected to engage in independent study during the course.

A balanced range of assessments will be used on a modular basis including coursework (essays, laboratory reports and literature reviews),

examinations and an independent research project.

Research-informed teaching

Staff are active members of key research groups including NTU’s Communication for Inclusion Research Unit (CIRU) and the Specific Language Impairment Research Unit (SLIRU). They actively incorporate their research in teaching.

Career development

Students generally choose this course because they wish to pursue a career working with children. Many already work with children and complete the course in order to improve their prospects of promotion and career progression. Others see the qualification as a means of helping to secure a path to teacher training or doctoral training in educational psychology. It is also possible to pursue an academic and / or research career in child / developmental psychology following graduation.

Student profile

Sampada Moholkar (India) MSc Applied Child Psychology

“The modules are great – focusing on overall child development and the current issues related to this subject area.”

Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/smoholkar to read

more about Sampada’s experience.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscfmh

Why choose this course?

This course will give you a combination of applied and research skills core to working in the mental health field or forensic settings. It is suitable for those whose first degree is in a related subject such as Law, Criminology, Sociology or Nursing. The course will also teach you a range of practical and research-related skills that are core to working in a variety of workplaces and settings.

You will be taught by research-active staff, including forensic practitioners and academics, who have considerable experience within the area. This course is ideal if you are currently employed in (or seeking employment in) a mental health role in environments such as a secure hospital, the Ministry of Justice, the police force or the courts.

Modules may include:

Theory and Application to Mental Health

Introduces you to key theories underpinning research and practice in mental health and illness, including both traditional and more contemporary perspectives. You may also have the opportunity to work alongside a relevant organisation.

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health

Explores a number of advanced contemporary topics in psychological well-being and mental health, taught by researchers with direct involvement in such topics.

MSc Forensic Mental Health

This course equips you with detailed knowledge relating to the psychological theories behind

the improvement and maintenance of sound mental health in adults within a forensic

psychology context.

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• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as Social Science, Nursing, Health-related Practice, Law or other recognised equivalent qualification.

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Key information

• Learn from a research-active team including members of the Sexual Crimes and Misconduct Research Unit.

• Act as a consultant psychologist providing psychological solutions to real-world problems set by external organisations. • Attend regular seminars to hear from

internal and external speakers who present their research findings.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscfmh

Explanations of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Victimisation

Gives you a conceptual basis for understanding crime, criminal behaviour and victimisation. This module also provides you with the theoretical basis for more applied modules.

Forensic Mental Health

This module considers philosophical, theoretical, methodological and practical issues associated with incapacitation, rehabilitation, and aftercare. Initiatives will be critically considered and located within legal statutes and ethical frameworks.

Research and Professional Skills

Ensures you are capable of planning, carrying out and seeking funding for ethically sound,

independent research projects in a psychological setting. It also ensures that you are able to present the results in a variety of media for professional and non-professional audiences.

Mixed Methods

Considers the ontological, epistemological, practical, and theoretical issues involved in combining qualitative and quantitative research in psychology. It demonstrates some of the most effective ways in which quantitative and qualitative research techniques can be employed together within a single research programme.

Specialist Psychology Essay

Gives you the opportunity to comprehensively explore an area of interest, under the supervision of a member of staff who has expertise within that field. It also develops your dissemination skills through drafting publications aimed at practitioner and service user audiences.

Research Project / Dissertation

Under the supervision of a research-active member of staff, this module enables you to

comprehensively demonstrate your research abilities through a chosen topic.

Delivery and assessment

The course is delivered through lectures, interactive workshops, small-group teaching and individual project supervision. You will be expected to engage in independent study and will have access to the facilities within the department and the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment is diverse and includes examinations, essays, oral presentations, professional reports and a research project.

Research-informed teaching

The MSc is aligned with the specialist Sexual Offences, Crimes and Misconduct Research Unit (SOCAMRU) at NTU. The unit includes researchers engaged in collaborative work with HM Prison Service, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, the Ministry of Justice, high-security hospitals and the police.

Career development

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career working in a mental health role or in a forensic setting, or if you already work in such an

environment and hope to improve your prospects of promotion and career progression.

You may also decide to pursue, or to return to, applied employment in mental health or a forensic setting, as a forensic nurse, prison officer, secure hospital employee, mental health and criminal justice worker, law enforcer, barrister or solicitor.

Student profile

Piniel Moyo (UK)

MSc Forensic Mental Health

“I found all the tutors on this course to be extremely helpful.”

Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/pmoyo to read more

about Piniel’s experience.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscwbmh

Why choose this course?

It is designed to develop your knowledge of psychological theory relevant to the improvement and maintenance of psychological well-being and sound mental health in adults. You will develop your knowledge of the psychological principles underlying the psychological therapy models explored and apply this knowledge through hands-on exercises.

Modules may include:

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health

Explores a number of advanced contemporary topics in psychological well-being and mental health, taught by researchers with direct involvement in such topics.

Psychological Illness, Theory and Application

You will consider the concept of psychological wellbeing and be introduced to theoretical approaches that have the potential to promote human growth and happiness.

Clinical Research Methods

Looks at the components of good practice for the conduct of psychological research in clinical settings.

Theory and Application to Mental Health

Introduces the key theories underpinning research and practice in mental health and illness, including both traditional and more contemporary

perspectives.

Assessment, Case Formulation and Treatment

Introduces central concepts and approaches to psychotherapeutic assessment, case formulation and treatment across the life-span, taking into account both contextual factors and diversity issues.

MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental

Health

This course equips you with the in-depth knowledge and professional research skills to evaluate,

assess and advance our understanding of what works in helping adults achieve psychological

well-being and good mental health.

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• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as Nursing, Health-related Practice or another recognised equivalent qualification.

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Key information

• Ideal if you are intending to work – or are already employed – in the mental health sector.

• Act as a consultant psychologist providing psychological solutions to real-world problems set by external organisations. • You will be invited to our regular seminars to

hear from internal and external speakers who present their research findings.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscwbmh

Specialist Psychological Essay

Allows you to comprehensively explore an area of interest, under the supervision of a member of staff who has expertise within that field. It also develops your dissemination skills through drafting

publications aimed at practitioner and service user audiences.

Introduces you to a range of key research and dissemination skills necessary for an academic or professional career in psychology (or related disciplines).

Research Project / Dissertation

Enables you to comprehensively demonstrate your research abilities, in relation to a chosen topic. It also develops your dissemination skills through drafting publications aimed at academic audiences.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscwbmh

Delivery and assessment

The course is delivered largely through interactive workshops and discussions, small-group teaching and individual project supervision. There may also be some lectures. You will also be expected to engage in independent study and will have access to the extensive facilities within the department and the University’s virtual learning environment. We use a balanced range of assessments to assess you on a modular basis. These include essays, presentations, book proposals and a research project.

Research-informed teaching

Our teaching staff have been engaged in researching topics such as the psychological consequences of traumatic exposure, the benefits of meditation and drug and alcohol addiction.

Career development

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career working in mental health or if you already work in such a setting and hope to improve your prospects of promotion and career progression.

It is also possible to pursue an academic and / or research career in psychology following graduation (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD). You may also wish to pursue, or return to, applied employment in a mental health setting, in healthcare, counselling or social care.

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MSc Forensic Psychology

This British Psychology Society-accredited course represents the first year of professional

training towards becoming a qualified registered forensic psychologist.

Duration: One year full-time (two days per

week) or two years part-time (one day per week)

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Accreditation: British Psychological Society (BPS) Entry requirements:

• You will need a BPS-recognised undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or an equivalent qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS. • You must explain why you want to study this

course in your personal statement.

• Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 or equivalent will also be considered with relevant work experience.

• You will be interviewed as part of the admissions process.

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Why choose this course?

This course is designed to give Psychology graduates the academic knowledge and practical and research skills recommended by the BPS.

The course will also equip you with core practical skills towards becoming a practitioner in the field of forensic psychology.

Modules may include:

Explanations of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Victimology

Provides you with a conceptual basis for understanding crime, criminal behaviour and victimisation. This module also gives you the theoretical basis for more applied modules.

The Police, Criminal Justice System and Psychology

This module develops your current knowledge about how psychology can be applied to the civil and criminal justice system and legal processes.

Professional Forensic Practice

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the BPS Professional Code of Conduct and Ethical guidelines. You will then start to consider how these can be applied and understood in terms of developing professional practice and research skills, such as risk assessment, forensic interviewing, clinical case

Key information

• This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

• Learn from a research-active team who have ongoing collaborations with local prisons, and some of which are chartered forensic psychologists.

• Reflective practice tutorials facilitate emotional and cognitive development as you enter the often taxing world of forensic psychology.

“I believe the enthusiasm of the staff is contributing to making this one of the strongest MSc courses currently available to students who may wish to complete professional training as a forensic psychologist.”

John Hodge, External Examiner

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscforensic

formulation and treatment planning. You may also

have the opportunity to attend specialist practitioner lectures and go on site visits to forensic institutions, such as prisons and secure hospitals.

Advanced Experimentation and Statistics

Examines the theoretical and philosophical

foundations of statistics used in experimental research. The module also covers the application of various experimental designs and statistical techniques and computer software, such as SPSS.

Qualitative Research

Provides you with a comprehensive philosophical and methodological grounding in qualitative research. You will also develop the necessary skills to manage qualitative data, alongside a range of analytical techniques used by qualitative researchers.

Assessment, Formulation and Treatment of Offenders and Victims

Explores conceptual and applied issues associated with the core practitioner skills of assessment, formulation and treatment. You will gain a critical knowledge of assessment methods and tools.

Prison, Rehabilitation and Aftercare

Develops knowledge about forensic settings

commonly encountered by offenders post-sentencing, in particular prisons, secure hospitals and community initiatives.

Mixed Methods Research

Considers the ontological, epistemological, practical and theoretical issues involved in combining qualitative and quantitative research in psychology. It

demonstrates some of the most effective ways in which quantitative and qualitative research techniques can be employed together within a single research programme.

Research Project

Under the supervision of a research-active member of staff this module enables you to comprehensively demonstrate your research abilities throughout a chosen topic.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscforensic

Delivery and assessment

This course is supported by a team of approachable staff, and is delivered through lectures, workshops, seminars, small-group reflective practice sessions and supervised individual research work.

Assessments are diverse and include examinations, essays, presentations, practical reports, a forensic practice portfolio and a research project.

Research-informed teaching

The focus on blending research and practical expertise is reflected in our team, which includes forensic psychologists, practitioners and academics who have considerable experience working with offenders and victims in a range of forensic contexts.

Attached to the course is our Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit, which includes researchers previously engaged in collaborative work with HM Prison Service, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, the Ministry of Justice, high-security hospitals and the police.

Placements

This course does not include a mandatory placement. However, there are a wide variety of forensic work experience opportunities (usually one day per week during term time) and / or applied forensic projects available each year. These allow you to gain experience within a forensic environment or a secure hospital.

Career opportunities

This MSc is ideal if you are seeking a career as a forensic psychologist, clinical psychologist, researcher or criminal justice or mental health worker.

Potential careers may involve positions with the police, prison or probation services, the NHS, the Ministry of Justice, the private sector or in academia.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so completing it can be the first stage in your professional training towards becoming a qualified Registered Forensic Psychologist.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscprm

Why choose this course?

The course has been designed specifically to prepare graduates in Psychology or related disciplines for:

• a PhD degree;

• research or related careers in academic or applied psychological disciplines; and,

• careers in which data handling and analytical skills are relevant.

Modules may include:

In Term One, all full-time MRes and MSc students complete the same core modules including:

Advanced Experimentation and Statistics One

Examines the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of statistics used in experimental research. The framework for the module is a regression / GLM approach to statistics that focuses on the relationship between multiple linear regression, ANOVA and ANCOVA.

Psychometrics One – Developing Psychometric Scales in Research and Practice

Provides you with a basic knowledge of

psychometric theory and how it can be applied to the different stages of test development. You will also work to produce your own psychometric scale.

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis One

Explores a constellation of designs and methods in qualitative research, each offering a unique perspective on a chosen research topic.

Ensures you are capable of planning, carrying out and seeking funding for ethically sound,

independent research projects in a psychological setting. It also ensures that you are able to present the results in a variety of media for both

professional and non-professional audiences.

MRes / MSc Psychological Research Methods

Our MRes / MSc in Psychological Research Methods provides extensive training for those looking

to develop a broad range of skills relevant to independent research.

Qualification: MRes / MSc

part-time

more.

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or a closely related discipline, or other recognised equivalent qualification.

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Key information

• Specialist psychology suites include social interaction, group work and interviewing; computer gaming and cyberpsychology; and cognitive modelling.

• All students have access to one-to-one careers support from our postgraduate Psychology careers officer.

• Graduates from the course are equipped to conduct research in any area of psychology.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mscprm

Observational Methods

Provides you with a knowledge of, and practical skills in, observational methods. You will work on a collective observational analysis of video-taped material to build up your skills.

In Term Two, students pursuing the MSc complete five more taught modules. MRes students complete just three of their choice, allowing them to

concentrate exclusively on quantitative / psychometric methods or qualitative methods.

Advanced Experimentation and Statistics Two

Uses the regression framework adopted in Advanced Experimentation and Statistics One and introduces additional advanced statistical topics such as logistic regression, Poisson regression, meta-analysis and multilevel modelling.

Psychometrics Two – Using Psychometric Scales in Research and Practice

Builds on understandings developed in the earlier psychometrics module but considers how scales are actually used in research and practice.

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis Two

Provides you with both the theoretical

underpinnings and analytic practice of conversation analysis and discursive psychology.

Testing Psychological Theories Using SEM

Introduces you to the theoretical and philosophical foundations of structural equation modelling (SEM) and equips you with the skills and understanding; to construct, analyse and interpret theoretical path analytic models using LISREL software.

Psychology Research Project

Your project is an independent piece of work supervised by a member of staff who will guide and support you as you work towards producing a final report. This will be the main opportunity for you to carry out an extensive piece of independent research of your own choosing.

Specialist Psychological Research Methods Essay (MSc only)

Allows you to comprehensively explore the application of a psychological research method or set of related methods within different

occupational, cultural or social settings. The specific method(s) and setting explored will be determined by your own interests.

Choosing your route

The MSc emphasises a taught focus across a range of methods and will be suitable for students keen to develop a broad profile of independent research skills. The MRes places a greater emphasis on independent study and is suitable for students who are already engaged in psychological research and wish to focus on a particular area.

The innovative course structure means you don’t need to decide which award you want to focus on until the end of Term One.

Delivery and assessment

The course is delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars.

You will be assessed on a modular basis via examination, coursework (including essays, laboratory reports and literature reviews), an oral presentation and an independent research project.

Research-informed teaching

Key to our approach is the view that research methods, whether qualitative, quantitative or mixed, should be attuned to the research question. Therefore your project supervisor will be a specialist in terms of your area and the methods you employ.

Career opportunities

Graduates go on to pursue academic and / or research careers in various areas of psychology (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD).

The course is also suitable if you wish to improve your research skills in preparation for further training as a professional psychologist in areas such as clinical or educational psychology.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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Politics and International Relations are concerned with understanding our changing world and

the effect of transnational and international activities. A dedicated team of staff strive for

excellence in both teaching and research and bring the latest knowledge to inform course

modules.

Politics brings together an enthusiastic and research-active team. Our activities span various settings including having an active presence on social media sites – such as blogs and providing regular media commentary on parliamentary affairs.

International Relations has an engaging research-active team of world-renowned experts. Regionally aligned research strengths in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Europe ensure the latest worldwide issues and knowledge inform our course modules.

Both of our postgraduate courses provide training

Politics and International Relations

www.ntu.ac.uk/s3

and prepare you for a wide variety of professional and academic careers. Our courses give you: • the knowledge you need to explore the world; • the ideas you need to understand the world; • the skills you need to succeed; and

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Research expertise

In line with its core values, the Division of Politics and International Relations is committed to an active and inclusive programme of research excellence. For us, research is not only about understanding the world, it is also about impacting on and contributing to social life. Accordingly, our research focuses on five key areas of contemporary debate:

Citizens, Parties and Political Action

This research group is interested in the changing relationships between citizens and the democratic process and formal political institutions. Our research considers what opportunities exist for people to intervene in public and political life, and how and why they choose to participate (or not).

Ethics, Ecology, Identity

This research group engages in largely theoretical research, informed by a number of tributaries located in the continental philosophical tradition and the broader history of political thought. Our research is situated at the intersections of ethics, aesthetics and political theory, and examines in particular the nature of the relationship between humans and the non-human world.

Insecurity, Political Violence and Change

Scholars within this group engage in research covering a broad range of related issues including terrorism, insurgency and civil wars; radicalisation and counter-radicalisation; regional foreign and security policy; democratisation and conflict resolution; and the politics of identity. The cluster is characterised by a strong interest in interpretive approaches to international relations, with a focus on the analysis of security issues using critical methods of social inquiry.

Find out more

Come along to one of our postgraduate

open evenings where you can speak to

our course leaders.

See page 47 for more details.

Middle East and North Africa

This is an interdisciplinary research group that aims to contribute to critical analyses of the politics, international relations and political economy of the Middle East and North Africa. Members’ research interests include traditional and critical security issues, the impact of globalisation on the region, energy and environmental resources, political revolutions, conflict resolution and crisis management, and development.

Politics, Innovation and Pedagogy (PIP)The aim of this research cluster is to review and develop teaching practice within the discipline. Members of this cluster are currently involved in projects exploring the teaching of research methods in Politics and International Relations.

Importantly, we believe firmly in translating research into our learning environments, as opposed to separating research staff from teaching duties. As a result students benefit from personal contact with leading scholars of national and international standing.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mapolitics

Why choose this course?

Our MA Politics course draws upon the varied research strengths of our staff to deliver a lively, informed and analytical course. You will gain an advanced and critical understanding of political theories, methods, practices, issues and debates along with research methods training.

Focus is on international and transnational political theories and processes and provides a cutting-edge, research-informed curriculum that strikes a balance between the many facets of modern politics. It spans political participation, political theory, political science, and comparative European and international environmental politics.

MA Politics

This course offers you the chance to study Politics at an advanced and specialised level, which

emphasises the interplay between the national and international context in today’s global

society.

Qualification: MA

Duration: One year full-time or two years and

four months part-time

more.

• You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2.2).

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• Gain an advanced and critical

understanding of the discipline along with research methods training.

• Learn from research-active staff with specialisms in political theory, European politics and transnational media.

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Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mapolitics

Modules may include:

Classical and Contemporary Political Theory

Provides you with a broad and engaging overview of both classical and contemporary forms of political theory.

The Politics of Sustainability

Introduces you to the concept of sustainable development, its different meanings, models and the way that it applies to a range of political, social, economic and environmental global issues.

Party Political Development

Enables you to understand the history, development and dynamics of political parties and political party systems in a wide variety of political contexts.

Transnational Media and Governance

Develops your knowledge and understanding of the role of transnational media organisations, their political and sociological impacts, and the way their content is created, disseminated and regulated in the 21st Century.

Researching Political Issues

Gives you a comprehensive understanding of the methods, techniques and processes involved in researching politics and international relations.

Dissertation

Enables you to demonstrate research and expertise in a self-chosen area of politics.

Delivery and assessment

All core modules will be focused around class discussions, developing analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to find and manage information.

Assessment is based on clearly specified criteria and uses a variety of techniques to ensure learning outcomes are met.

Writing skills are tested via essays, article reviews, reports, and a series of formative reflexive exercises that will form the basis of ‘patchwork texts’ and ePortfolios. Many of your assessments will be written, but your interpersonal communication skills will also be developed via individual and group presentations.

Skills development

You will gain a range of transferable skills, such as the ability to critically analyse complex issues, apply advanced research methodologies, communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences and work in a self-directed way. You will also develop your ability to find and manage information effectively.

In the research methods training, you will enhance your numeracy skills and employ the major software political scientists use to interrogate research findings.

Research-informed learning

You will learn from research-active staff with specialisms in political theory, European politics and transnational media.

Career opportunities

NTU has a justified reputation among UK universities for high-level graduate employability. Our MA Politics course will provide you with a range of advanced transferable skills, and throughout the course you will be encouraged to reflect critically on their applications to the world of work.

Graduates are well placed to enter a variety of careers including teaching, research, politics, public administration, the social and health services, journalism, law, publishing, accounting, marketing, human resources and management. Alternatively, you could consider an MPhil / PhD to pursue your intellectual curiosity and enhance your

employability.

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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MA International Relations

This course will develop your global awareness, understanding of the complexity of

contemporary international arenas and a sense of how policies can address rapid, sophisticated

change.

Qualification: MA

part-time

more.

• You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2.2).

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Why choose this course?

Our MA International Relations course offers you an opportunity to take part in an exciting contemporary discussion that not only focuses on core theoretical understandings, but also on contemporary and critical developments within the field.

The course is grounded in theoretical debates and research methods, and has a strong policy focus on global governance, the link between political economy and security, and the transient nature of international political actors and phenomena. Teaching is from a truly international team and attracts students from across the world. This allows you to consider many different international viewpoints and offers a thoroughly holistic learning experience.

Modules may include:

International Relations Theories

Introduces you to the key tenets of the major theories of international relations and encourages critical analysis.

International Politics of Transition

Explores the concept, theories and processes of transition with a specific focus on its international dynamics. It also encourages you to develop transferable skills for the graduate job market and pursue an international career in a related field.

Global Governance

Reviews the concept, theories and processes of global governance with a focus on the role of contemporary international institutions. Areas covered will depend on staff expertise and interest and could include the study of international nongovernmental organisations (e.g. International Committee of the Red Cross and Oxfam), regional organisations (e.g. the EU, NATO and Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and specific issues such as disarmament, the environment and the fight against poverty.

Key information

• Teaching is from a truly international team who have regionally aligned research specialisms and experience.

• You will have the opportunity to participate in and offer presentations to research seminars offered by the course team and School.

• Students are highly employable due to their wide-ranging skills and competencies.

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The Political Economy of International Security

Explores the political economy of contemporary international security by using theories and methodologies found in International Relations, International Political Economy and Historical Sociology. Throughout the module we will look at security as a dynamic, and contentious and evolving issue areas. You will also have the chance to choose a module from a range of specialist modules from within the School. Optional modules currently include International Politics of Health, Politics of Sustainability, and Transnational Media and Governance.

Dissertation

An opportunity to produce a major piece of work that is at once creative, stretches your imagination and which meets rigorous standards for quality work in your chosen research area.

Delivery and assessment

The course is delivered through workshops, lectures and small group seminars. Assessment involves coursework, report writing, presentations and project-based work. There are also class tests, critical reviews and critical bibliographies to prepare. To encourage independent learning the course will take full advantage of NTU’s online workspace (NOW).

Research-informed teaching

Teaching is drawn directly from regionally aligned research strengths in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, India and Europe. This research feeds directly into the course, allowing you to learn about the latest issues from world-renowned experts.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course are highly employable and have gone into a wide range of careers and professions. In the private sector businesses are increasingly looking for graduates with an understanding of international / global events and processes.

Graduate opportunities may include working with international aid and development agencies or in government departments. You may also choose a PhD if you want to carry on with the research work you have already developed for your MA

dissertation.

Get full course information online at

www.ntu.ac.uk/mair

Full module details are available

on the course webpage:

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Criminology, Sociology and Public Health at NTU provide a lively, diverse and supportive

teaching and learning environment. They also have an active, vibrant research culture, ensuring

high-quality, research-informed modules and courses.

These subject areas are all concerned with thinking critically about the social world and supporting and protecting people and the environment across and within complex and diverse contexts. Within our learning and teaching culture, staff are actively involved in knowledge creation, application and transfer.

Hear directly from experts

You can attend guest lectures on a variety of topics, gaining an insight into specialist knowledge and experiences. Previous guests include Len Jackson OBE discussing ‘Public Confidence in Policing in the 21st Century’, Dr Barbara Perry discussing ‘Islamophobia’ and Dr Robin Coupland of the International Committee of the Red Cross discussing ‘Healthcare in Danger’.

Criminology, Sociology and Public Health

“The MA Criminology course

provides the perfect bridge

between students and

practitioners.”

Declan Bourne, MA Criminology

“My supervisors not only provided

me with excellent academic

support, but also personal support

which has continued even after

graduation. This makes an

international student like me very

proud to be a ‘Nottingham

Trenter’.”

Longtao (Isaac) He, MA Public Health

“I enjoyed the scope of the entire

course, which embraces both local

and global perspectives of

health.”

Pauline Odeyemi, MA Public Health

Find out more

Come along to one of our

postgraduate open evenings where

you can speak to our course leaders.

See page 47 for more details.

Len Jackson, OBE Superintendent Paul Giannasi

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Criminology

Criminology brings together a team of criminologists from a range of academic and criminal justice backgrounds. The team strives for excellence in both teaching and research, maintaining close working links with a variety of criminal justice agencies.

The Division is home to the Nottingham Crime Research Unit and the Nottingham Centre for the Study and Reduction of Hate Crimes, Bias and Prejudice.

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Sociology

Sociology, features a team of committed and enthusiastic teaching staff who have national and international reputations in the field. Research in Sociology is policy oriented and covers a range of teaching and research expertise in both established and emerging areas within the discipline. These include the study of religion, youth and sexuality; dynamics of bullying and harassment; social inequality / social division, particularly ‘race’, gender and social class; environmental and health issues; the study of disaster and the work of Harriet Martineau.

The Information and Communication Unit (ICU) is within the Division of Sociology. ICU staff have a range of specialisms including enhancing teaching and learning, online research, educational technology and research methodology. They teach on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses within and beyond the Division as well as engaging in academic research and consultancy.

Postgraduate Master s Courses in Psychology, Criminology, Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Public Health

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