Main Field of Study and progress level:
Psychology: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Psychology
Revised by: Head of Department of Psychology, 2021-08-27
Contents
The second part of the course includes research application and theories on individual and group interaction and leadership in different settings. This part of the course further emphasizes critical research evaluations and includes a scientific study that is reported both orally and in writing
Expected learning outcomes
After the course part the student will:
- be able to distinguish leadership styles and group performances
- have knowledge about methods to analyse and diagnose group behaviour
- be able to conduct and present, written and orally, a scientific literature study
Required Knowledge
Univ: 90 credits (hp) in a behavioral science subject or related subject.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English A.
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies
Form of instruction
The teaching forms focus on seminars, group exercises and include summarizing lectures and supervision when conducting a research project.
Examination modes
The examination includes active participation in group exercises, and oral and written reports. The grading scale includes failed, passed, and passed with distinction.
A student who has failed twice on an examination can request from the Board of Under-graduate Studies in Psychology that another teacher is appointed to grade the project work. The student is entitled 5 examinations within two years after the first registration occasion. To pass the entire course all tests and compulsory parts must have been passed. The grade is an integrated judgement of the results from all examination parts, and is given when all parts have been passed.
Other regulations
Crediting will be tested on an individual basis. The application should be sent by the student to the university registry (Registrator, Umeå universitet, 901 87 Umeå) that will provide a registration number. The application will thereafter be sent to the responsible department. The responsible Study Director will decide on credit transfer or a course/course part. Confirmed copies of course certificate or corresponding certificate should be included, in which information about education establishment, date, subject area, level and number of credits is provided. In addition, the application should include the course syllabus and literature list for the course/course part, and, when appropriate, a copy of the project report.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
