PN5008 Generic Research and Professional Skills in Psychology and Neuroscience

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Seminars: Wednesdays 9-11; Practicals: Wednesdays 2-4 (Weeks 4 and 10 only)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof D I Donaldson

Prof D I Donaldson
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

TBD

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Module description

This module introduces students to the various skills and issues that are of importance to academic psychologists and neuroscientists, irrespective of their particular area of research. Weekly seminars will cover various topics, such as how to plan a novel research programme, academic presentations (published writing, conference talks), the use of technology to enhance communication, how to commercialize research and create impact, academic job applications and interviews, and how to build an academic career.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

PS5003

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework (resubmission of failed components only)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour seminars (x9 weeks); 2 hour practicals (x2 weeks); 8 hour mini-conference (x1 week)

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will have gained knowledge and skills that support them in: - developing a novel research programme
  • - effectively communicating scientific results to academic and non-academic audiences
  • - commercialising research and creating impact
  • - succeeding in job applications and interviews
  • - building an academic career