MA Research Psychology (Coursework)

Programme information

This programme provides integrated professional and academic training equipping the candidate to function as a specialist researcher. The candidate can also apply to the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a research psychologist. Such registration will be subject to the conditions stipulated by the Professional Board for Psychology at the time of registration.

The degree comprises two years of full-time study; 50% of the programme entails coursework and 50% entails a research component.

A.     Theoretical section

A core curriculum with coursework has to be followed and passed.

B.      Mini-dissertation (NSK 895)

A mini-dissertation on an appropriate topic as approved by the head of department and the Postgraduate and Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Humanities must be completed and passed before the MA degree in Research Psychology can be conferred. A pass mark of at least 50% must be obtained. A draft article for publication in a recognised scientific journal must be submitted together with the completed mini-dissertation.

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

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