Students take Psychology and two other Arts subjects in First Year. Students who do not wish to proceed with the denominated degree in Psychology in Second Year will have the option of transferring to the Second Arts programme, taking their two non-Psychology subjects to degree level. Both the Masters and the Doctorate are awarded for independent investigation of specialised areas of Psychology. There are no taught components on these Degrees. Candidates for Postgraduate Degrees by research are supervised by an experienced researcher within the Department and they are expected to demonstrate initiative in their research inquiry and methodology.
Candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area.
The resulting body of work should be produced to publishable standards, at least in part. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the research interests of academic staff within the Department of Psychology. Subject to availability of resources, the number of places may be limited and admission will be on a competitive basis. Policy Document for the Admission and Supervision of Research Students. Duration The M.Litt. will normally take between 18 months and two years to complete.