Master Programme in Emotion Psychology, 120 credits

Aim

The programme aims at providing the students with a solid theoretical foundation in emotion theory related to empirical studies in emotion psychology and closely related areas, as well as helping them to develop analytical and systematic thinking. In addition, the programme aims at providing the students with the ability to independently evaluate research within the scientific field of emotion psychology as well as providing them with tools to be able to contribute to the field of research.

Programme objectives

In addition to the goals specified in the Higher Education Act, Chapter 1 § 9, and the Higher Education Ordinance, appendix 2, the Master of Science in emotion psychology programme has the following local objectives:

Knowledge and understanding:
To be awarded the MA degree, the student must
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding within the specified area. This includes an overview and understanding of emotion theories and the implications they have on different research approaches.
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge within specified subareas and insight into current and cutting edge research.
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge about the research methods that are applicable to the perspective covered in the respective modules of the programme.

Competence and skills:
To be awarded the MA degree, the student must
- demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of the different subareas specified in the programme syllabus and be able to apply this knowledge to everyday phenomena and research questions within emotion psychology and other fields.
- demonstrate the ability to independently identify and formulate research questions within the research area of the programme.
- demonstrate the ability to plan and complete tasks within the time given, using relevant methods.
- demonstrate the ability to clearly present (both orally and in writing) research results related to different groups of society.
- demonstrate the ability to independently complete scientific projects.

Judgement and approach to evaluate:
To be awarded the MA degree, the student must
- demonstrate the ability to assess scientific, social and ethical aspects of emotion research.
- demonstrate insight into scientific possibilities and limitations of emotion psychology and the role of emotion psychology in society.
- demonstrate the ability to identify one´s own need for information, and to take responsibility for one´s own knowledge progression within the scientific field of emotion.

Content

Year 1
Semester 1
Psychology MA, Emotion Theory, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, Emotion Expression, Perception, and Regulation, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, Emotion and Health, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, Research Methods I, Statistics and Research Design, 7.5 credits

Semester 2
Psychology, MA, Emotion Development, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, Research Methods II, Research Methods in Emotion Psychology, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, The Biology of Emotions, 7.5 credits
Psychology, MA, Emotion and Cognition, 7.5 credits

For students aiming to achieve a one-year Degree Master of Science (60 credits), two of the courses of semester 2 will be replaced by a Thesis (15 credits).

Year 2
Semester 3
Psychology MA, Thesis, 30 credits (part I, 7.5 credits)
Psychology MA, Emotion and decision-making, 7.5 credits
Psychology MA, Emotion in a social and cultural perspective, 7.5 credits
Psychology MA, Emotion and work, 7.5 credits

Semester 4
Psychology MA, Research methods III, advance research methods and statistics, 7.5 credits
Psychology MA, Thesis, 30 credits (part II, 22.5 credits)

During the study period, courses and course modules, content, distribution of points and position in time may undergo some changes.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS) with a major in psychology. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS) with a different major and 60 credits in psychology. English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Description of programme

This is a full-time study programme, lasting a total of 2 years. The programme covers different subareas of the field of emotion psychology. It also contains three methodology courses, one in statistics and research design, one covering general knowledge about research methods in emotion psychology, as well as one covering advanced knowledge within research methods and statistics. Taken together, the courses of the different subareas are laying the foundation for the Master´s thesis.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching and examination

The programme includes two mandatory meetings per year taking place at Campus Östersund (one in March and one in November). The remaining teaching is provided by distance, including mandatory online meetings for all of the courses. Information about the examinations can be found in the individual course syllabi.

Title of qualification

Degree of Master of Arts/Science (120 credits)

Masterexamen med huvudområdet psykologi
translated into
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Psychology

Other information

The courses of the programme will be offered in English.

Alternative title of qualification for the one-year MSc degree: Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Psychology.