Programme Specification for Applied Psychosynthesis MA
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Final award |
MA |
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Intermediate awards available |
None |
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UCAS code |
N/A |
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Details of professional body accreditation |
The Psychosynthesis and Education Trust is an Organisational Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), The United Kingdom Association of Therapeutic Counsellors (UKATC) and The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) |
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Relevant QAA Benchmark statements |
N/A |
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Date specification last up-dated |
15 November 2005 |
Profile
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Programme content
Researching and writing a dissertation on the study or application of psychosynthesis to contexts involving social change.
Applied Psychosynthesis at UEL
- This programme offers the opportunity to study and carry out original research on an aspect of applied psychosynthesis, at a very deep level, at the country’s oldest psychosynthesis institution;
- This innovative, new programme is one of few of its kind in the country.
Admission requirements
- Completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis or equivalent;
- Completion of PET’s Atrium Year;
- Completion of Applied Case Study 3.
Programme structure
One year, part-time programme.
Learning environment
Formulating, planning, researching writing and collating a dissertation; supervised applied practice; plus a minimum of 4 hours of Academic Tutor contact time for guidance.
Assessment
15,000 word dissertation.
Relevance to work/profession
Of key value to anyone working in the consultancy field with organizations.
Thesis/Dissertation/project work
The main focus of the MA is an originally researched, 15,000 word dissertation. This accounts for 100% of the marks.
Added value
Will stimulate depth of approach and skill for those working with people in any field of social change.
Your future career
Graduates of this programme will be able to work in many areas of the public sector, education and the private sector.MA graduates will be able to practise applied psychosynthesis to the highest level, with a secure academic and practical foundation. There might also be opportunities for teaching and lecturing available.
How we support you
- Each student has an individual pastoral Student Tutor for personal and individualised support with their academic work;
- Students are also assigned to tutorial groups, where they will give and receive peer support.
On a practical level:
- The Trust has its own library, and students are also provided with original reading material, and may purchase additional articles and resources;
- Students have access to UEL’s Stratford Campus library, which houses the School of Psychology collection;
- Books required for the programme are on sale from the Trust office, and can also be sent to students for a small fee;
- There is a Common Room, equipped with a microwave etc, for the use of the students;
- A Meditation room is available for students requiring a quiet space
Bonus factors
- The Trust building has recently undergone a major programme of renovation and redecoration, providing a fresh and creative learning environment;
- Situated at London Bridge, we are well sited for those who wish to enjoy historic London, or simply to walk by the Thames;
- There are numerous eating and shopping amenities in the immediate vicinity.
- We are easily reached by train, bus and tube;
- Over time, we have built up a good relationship with many counselling agencies and charities, which provide us with many diverse placement opportunities for clinical work
Outcomes
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity:
Research and complete a Masters’ dissertation on a subject relevant to the study or practice of psychosynthesis in applied contexts
What will you learn?
At the end of the Programme, students will have:
Knowledge
- Deepened their understanding of depth psychosynthesis and its application to a relevant sphere of application in general;
- Acquired an expert appreciation of the chosen dissertation subject.
Thinking skills
- Been able to reflect upon the content of their research dissertation and structure it appropriately.
Subject-Based Practical skills
- Been able to demonstrate the application of the dissertation material to the practice of applied psychosynthesis.
Skills for life and work (general skills)
- Been able to plan and deliver a completed dissertation within the necessary time-frame.
Structure
The programme structure
Introduction
At the University of East London all programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed.
One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).
Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:
- 0 - equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme
- 1 - equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 2 - equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 3 - equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- M - equivalent in standard to a Masters degree
Credit rating
The overall credit-rating of this programme is 60 M Level credits (making a total of 180, when combined with the Postgraduate Diploma).
Typical duration
The typical duration of this programme is one year, part time.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. The programme normally begins once each year, at the beginning of September.
What you will study when
The following is the core module for this programme:
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Applied Psychosynthesis (Double Module) |
60 |
Core |
Requirements for gaining an award
- In order to gain a Postgraduate Certificate, you will need to obtain 60 credits at Level M.
- In order to gain a Postgraduate Diploma, you will need to obtain 120 credits at Level M.
- In order to obtain a Masters, you will need to obtain 180 credits at Level M. These credits will include a 60 credit Level M core module of advanced independent research.
Masters Award Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Masters award, then the award classification is determined by calculating the arithmetic mean of all marks and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimal points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification:
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70% - 100% |
Distinction |
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60% - 69% |
Merit |
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50% - 59% |
Pass |
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0% - 49% |
Not Passed |
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment
Quality
How we assure the quality of this programme
Before this programme started
Before this programme started the University checked that:
- there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
- adequate resources would be in place;
- the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
- the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
- the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
- the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.
This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
- external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
- statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
- student feedback.
Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the University’s Quality Standing Committee.
Once every six years the University undertakes an in-depth review of the whole field. This is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the University's quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:
- To ensure the standard of the programme;
- To ensure that justice is done to individual students.
External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:
- Approving exam papers/assignments;
- Attending assessment boards;
- Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks;
- Ensuring that regulations are followed;
- Providing feedback to the University through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.
Listening to the views of students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:
- Programme completion and programme evaluation forms;
- Community meetings every semester;
- Student representatives meet every semester with the Staff Team;
- End of Year Assessment Interview;
- Informal methods, such as during tutorials;
- Anonymous feedback may also be given.
Students are notified of the action taken through:
- Circulating the minutes of the relevant meetings;
- Feedback from Student representatives;
- Regular written updates from Director of Programmes;
- Verbally, during tutorials and other meetings.
Listening to the views of others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
- Questionnaires to former students: Every five years, the Trust tracks its graduates through a questionnaire to gain information on how graduates are using their psychosynthesis qualification in their lives. Graduates are kept in touch with Continuing Professional Development Programmes offered by the Trust, through its Psychosynthesis Professional Association, and the Trust offers a bi-annual Newsletter to stay in touch with interested parties;
- BACP and UKCP Programmes Recognition Committees: The Trust is subject to the re-accreditation procedures of these bodies; Trust representatives are members of working parties for UKCP and BACP.
Further Information
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Where you can find further information
Further information about this programme is available from:
- The UEL web site
- The student handbook
- Module study guides
- UEL Manual of General Regulations and Policies
- UEL Quality Manual
- Regulations for the Academic Framework
- The Psychosynthesis and Education Trust's website
- UEL’s School of Psychology’s website
- Email: enquiries@petrust.org.uk
- Tel: 020 7403 2100
- Fax: 020 7403 5562
- Current External examiners
- External examiner reports (available from UEL virtual learning environment (UELPlus or Moodle))
