Description
Programme Specification for the 2021/2 academic year
MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches)
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches) | Programme code | PTS2PSYPSY07 |
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| Study mode(s) | Part Time |
Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches) offers you an opportunity to pursue an in depth consideration and critic of a topic relevant to MBCT/MBA. There are two options: a research project or a theoretical research paper (10,000 words). For either option, you will be required to complete the research module PYCM002 Methodological Approaches in Psychological Therapies Research (that will not be used in the calculation of your award). You will mainly study independently but will have regular access to supervision from an expert in the field. There may be opportunities for attendance at research seminars or peer group supervision.
The MSc will follow successful completion of the PGDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches) programme available within Clinical Education, Development and Research (CEDAR) or an equivalent programme of study.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches) aims to develop your ability to research, evaluate and critique the MBCT/MBA field. Specifically it aims to provide an in depth understanding of the MBCT/MBA field through undertaking an empirical investigation or thesis in a topic relevant to MBCT/MBA.
4. Programme Structure
The MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches) programme can be studied flexibly on a part-time basis, taking up to two years to complete, dependent upon your and/or your services ability to commit to the programme.
5. Programme Modules
http://cedar.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/
Stage 1
60 credits of compulsory modules
a for progression to the MSc you must pass this module (the module will appear on your transcript as “transcript only” meaning that it will not count towards progression or award).
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| PYCM002 | Methodological Approaches in Psychological Therapies Research [see note a above] | 20 | Yes |
| PYCM001 | Psychological Therapies Research Project | 60 | Yes |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Articulate and solve complex problems | Outcomes will be developed through independent study, supervision, peer groups and attendance at bespoke training days. Supervision will provide opportunities for discussion and formative feedback. | At the start of the programme the thesis proposal Assessment of final dissertation |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. Acquire in depth knowledge about theory underpinning MBCT/MBA | Outcomes will be developed through independent study, supervision, peer groups and attendance at bespoke training days. Supervision will provide opportunities for discussion and formative feedback. At the start of the thesis year students will be provided with an in depth bibliography as well as guidance on how to critically appraise the field which will be developed further through supervision sessions. | At the start of the programme the thesis proposal Assessment of final dissertation |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
10. Reflect upon learning, to set personal learning goals and evaluate progress | Outcomes will be developed primarily through supervision sessions, which will be set up with a clear supervisory contract and on-going review of progress towards these goals. Supervisors will offer formative feedback to the programme leads on the student’s collaborative use of supervision. Peer groups may be a further opportunity to reflect on these issues. If necessary the University Study Skills can be used to provide extra support of key skills if needed. | At the start of the programme the thesis proposal Assessment of final dissertation |
7. Programme Regulations
The Academic Dean for Students has determined that the credit expiry period is, exceptionally, ten years for the pre-requisite PGDip modules required for entry to this MSc programme.
Programme-specific Progression Rules
You must pass all the modules in the table above. The pass mark for these modules is 50% with an additional requirement to pass all individual assessments within individual modules. If you fail any modules you will not be permitted to continue with the programme and your registration as a student will be terminated with immediate effect.
For progression to the MSc component there is an additional requirement to pass the module PYCM002 Methodological Approaches in Psychological Therapies Research. If you take this module as part of the 120 credits for the PGDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), the module will count towards your overall degree. However, if you do not take this module as part of the PGDip, you will be required to take PYCM002 as an additional module; if successful, this module will not be included in the MSc award calculation. The award of MSc will be achieved upon successful completion of the programme.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
WithinPsychology there is a well-equipped suite of PCs dedicated for postgraduate use, with further support provided by a dedicated IT and statistics helpdesk.
A range of services is available to support your study both from within Psychology. These include:
- Team development programme.
- Personal and professional development planning.
- Student handbooks and programme guides.
- Range of specialist advisors, including for: women students, non-school leavers, and overseas students.
- Computing and Statistics Help Desk.
- Virtual Resource Room and other web-based learning materials.
- Clinically focused seminars, the ‘Think Tank’, provided by the Mood Disorders Centre.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
Candidates must also have successfully completed the PGCert and PGDip Psychological Therapies Practice (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches).
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
This programme is not accredited by an external agency.
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Life and Environmental Sciences (CLES)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches)
19. UCAS Code
N/A
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 01/07/2011 |
Date of last revision | 13/07/2017 |
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