S0Semester Zero

Psychology · Pre-Course Guide

Master's in Psychology

Theory, method and ethics before your first seminar.

Postgraduate psychology is a research discipline first. This guide covers the theoretical schools you'll be expected to compare, the methods you'll be graded on, and the statistics that quietly decide your dissertation.

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What's included

  • Real case studies
  • Exercises and mini quizzes
  • Frameworks and visual diagrams
  • Full glossary of terminology
  • AI study prompts
  • Recommended reading
  • Study tips and reflection questions
  • Career insights

Learning outcomes

  • 01Compare the major theoretical schools with confidence
  • 02Design an ethical, well-powered study
  • 03Interpret statistical output in published papers
  • 04Read academic literature quickly and critically

Modules

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  1. 01

    Cognitive Psychology

    Attention, memory and the models behind them.

    40 pages
  2. 02

    Research Methods

    Designs, validity, sampling and pre-registration.

    46 pages
  3. 03

    Statistics for Psychology

    From t-tests to regression, with intuition first.

    44 pages
  4. 04

    Clinical Foundations

    Assessment, formulation and therapeutic models.

    38 pages
  5. 05

    Social Psychology

    Groups, identity, influence and replication debates.

    36 pages
  6. 06

    Ethics & Professional Practice

    Consent, safeguarding and the codes you'll work within.

    30 pages

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