Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognized university. Also required are 90 credits in psychology with at least 7.5 credits in methods and statistics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:

• Be able to account for how the reviewed literature's content and its relevance for psychology;
• Compare different theories and perspectives within the chosen subject area;
• Analyze and problematize various theories and perspectives within the subject area;
• Describe various research designs and methods within the subject area;
•  Assess relevant scientific, societal, and ethical aspects linked to the the subject area.

Content

The course covers a specific subject/theme/field within psychology. The chosen subject must be of such a nature that the course goals can be met through the work.

The students, in consultation with an appointed supervisor, will produce a literature list with a scope of approximately 1000 pages (fewer if it concerns research articles), and a concise plan for the coursework. The list and study plan must be approved by the examiner before the work begins.

Instruction

The course consists of self-studies, either individually or in a small student group. The teacher-led instruction consists of an introductory seminar, at least one supervision session, and a concluding seminar. Based on the course objectives and the selected literature, the student writes a memo (PM).

Additional teaching sessions can be added by the examiner and should then be included in the study plan.

Assessment

The course is examined through seminars and an individual writing assignment.