Postgraduate
MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Organizational Psychology
How you
study
When you register the
University will send you an individual study pack containing a range of
specially written materials to help you plan your studies and prepare
for examinations including:
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a
course handbook
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a subject
guide for each module studied
-
a resource
pack for each module studied
-
textbooks for certain modules
-
past
examination papers
-
CD-ROM based
learning materials
-
details of how
to access the Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)
In subsequent years of
your registration you will receive updated handbooks, subject guides,
resource packs, examination papers and/or reports and textbooks for any
additional modules you begin studying, and any revisions to the subject
guides and resource packs that you have previously received. If
necessary, you may also receive updates to the learning environment on
CD-ROM.
The Virtual
Learning Environment provides an opportunity, through the
Internet, for students to interact through tutor-supported computer
conferencing. Using the conferencing system you will discuss topics in
tutored groups of normally 12 to 15 students. Computer conferencing for
each module takes place at specific times of the year. The VLE also
provides access to the entire package of learning materials for each
module including:
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reflective questions
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formative exercises
-
online tutorial
activities
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sample examination
questions
-
access to an
appropriate range of online resources
The programme for
External students is self-taught using the study materials provided.
These are fully comprehensive: with the exception of the Research
project, students are not required to purchase or obtain any other
materials. All of the necessary reading material to obtain the MSc or
Diploma is supplied.
Students are also able
to receive support through academic staff, who mark and give feedback on
essay questions and mock examination questions
between 1 March and 30 August
each year. Although these essays are not compulsory and the marks
obtained do not contribute to the overall assessment, students often
find it helpful to receive academic feedback on their work to ensure
that they are reaching the standard required for the Diploma or MSc. In
addition, writing essays can be a useful aid in preparing for
examinations.
