Programme summary for MA Psychosocial Studies by Distance learning
About the programme
A flexible, credit-based programme leading towards a higher degree.
A distance programme which allows working managers the freedom to continue in employment whilst pursuing their studies.
The option of interim awards at associate, certificate and diploma level for students who do not wish to, or are unable to, complete the programme
The flexibility to pay for modules on an individual basis.
Programme structure
To complete this programme and obtain the MA students must pass four modules which are each worth 30 credits at level M:
- Framing Psychosocial Studies
- Know thyself? Changing conceptions of the self
- Applying Psychosocial Studies
- Research Strategies in Psychosocial Studies
and
- 60 credit dissertation.
For distance learning students this programme may only be studied part time. Students must complete both first year modules before enrolling for the second year modules. The Dissertation 2 module must be taken last. Students exiting the programme having passed the two first year modules or all four non-dissertation modules will be awarded a PG Cert or PG Dip respectively.
Career opportunities
The programme will appeal to graduates from psychology degree programmes who want to include more social and cultural perspectives in their work. It will also appeal to sociology and social science graduates who are interested in psychological dimensions that will have been missing from their former studies. It will also be of interest to those who work with people, particularly those involved in therapeutic and psychotherapeutic work such as therapists and trainee therapists, social workers, medical practitioners and others who work or wish to work in the health or care sectors who are interested in placing their work within academic frameworks.
Support
On enrolment, you will be provided with introductory materials on the use of Moodle and UEL Direct.
During your studies, you will be supported by our team of Distance Learning Student Advisors in the UELconnect. These advisors act as a first point of contact for you, addressing the majority of student queries and referring only those that relate to academic matters to the module tutor. The Student Advisors will also contact students who seem to be falling behind and will offer advice and encouragement to them.
Students will receive academic support from their individual module tutor. The role of the module tutor is to monitor the effectiveness of the student’s learning during the module for which they are responsible, providing feedback, encouragement and support, and any necessary remedial action.
We also provide useful advice and information in our Student Handbook and online at which can be accessed from Moodle.
Admission
- A written application outlining your interest in and reasons for choosing the Psychosocial Studies programme at UEL.
- Two supporting references, one of which is preferably academic.
- An undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology, sociology, or a related degree in the social/cultural studies or the human sciences.
- In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.
- Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
Technical Requirments
To participate in the programme you need access to computer equipment that meets the following specifications, as outlined in the student handbook:
- access to a broadband connection speed of at least 0.5 Mbps.
- access to a modern internet browser, such as Internet Explorer 7 or above and Firefox 3 or above (Safari is not officially supported for this particular programme)
- a computer with at least Flash Player 8 installed
- a computer for which you have full access rights and permission to install any necessary updates (specifically an optional software install to share your desktop during seminar debate)
- whilst not essential, it is highly recommended that you have access to a webcam (you should ensure you have the correct drivers for your camera installed)
- if your computer doesn’t have a built-in microphone, you will need to have access to a plug-in microphone
- a work environment which is located in an area suited to quiet study and where students can contribute vocally to a seminar.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £995
- Full time fee: N/A
International Fees
- Module fee: £995
- Full time fee: N/A
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
