PB500     
Current Research in Psychological and Behavioural Science

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Michael Muthukrishna and Dr Kate Laffan

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Psychological and Behavioural Science. This course is not available as an outside option.

This course is available to academic staff and research students only.

Course content

Weekly seminars during which PhD students present their work, and explore research skills (e.g. writing, grant preparation). The course runs through Autumn Term, Winter Term and Spring Term. 

Teaching

20 hours of seminars in the AT. 20 hours of seminars in the WT. 14 hours of seminars in the ST.

Assessment

Non-examinable.

Key facts

Department: Psychological and Behavioural Science

Total students 2023/24: 7

Average class size 2023/24: 7

Value: Non-credit bearing

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Personal development skills

  • Leadership
  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Specialist skills