The programme has a twin-track structure, one offering a specialisation in Educational Psychology and the other in Counselling Psychology.
Awards at the National Institute of Education are structured in terms of Academic Units (AU). The Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) comprises 42 AU. With effect from Jan 2016, the 42 AU include 4 core courses, 1 prescribed elective, 3 elective courses, two practica attachments, and either:
- a dissertation or
- 2 additional electives
The programme structure is as follows:
|
Dissertation Option
|
AU
|
Non-Dissertation Option
|
AU |
|
8 courses
|
24
|
10 courses
|
30 |
|
Practicum 1
|
6
|
Practicum 1
|
6 |
|
Practicum 2
|
6
|
Practicum 2
|
6 |
|
Dissertation
|
6
|
-
|
- |
|
Total AU
|
42
|
Total AU
|
42 |
Students Completing Dissertation
Students who are eligible for dissertation must write a research-based dissertation (6 AU) of around 15,000 words. They are required to complete 8 courses (24 AU) in total: 4 core courses,1 prescribed elective in their areas of specialization and 3 elective courses (2 of which must be in their chosen area of specialisation). The courses are 39 hours in duration (13 weeks x 3 hours). They are also required to complete two practicum attachments (12 AU).
Students Not Completing Dissertation
Students who are not completing dissertation are required to complete 10 courses (30 AU) in total: 4 core courses,1 prescribed elective in their areas of specialisation and 5 elective courses (3 of which must be in their chosen area of specialisation). The courses are 39 hours in duration (13 weeks x 3 hours). They are also required to complete two practicum attachments (12 AU).
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Important note for matriculated students:
Please refer to the ISAAC system for the programme structure relevant to your intake during Course Registration or consult your programme leader if you need clarifications.