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Department of Psychology
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About Us
The Department of Psychology at Durham University was founded in 1952. It forms part of the Faculty of Science, teaching programmes both at Durham and at Queens Campus, Stockton -
Staff
The department has over 35 Academic staff covering all areas of Psychology as well as Research, Honorary and Support Staff working in the deparment -
Research
The last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008) rated 95% of our research as being of International Quality with 60% being classified as World Leading (3* and 4*) -
Contact Us
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Undergraduate Study
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Psychology (C800)
Our BSc. Psychology (C800) programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is predominantly taught in Durham City. Our Typical Offer is AAA -
Psychology (Applied) (C817)
Our BSc. Psychology (Applied) (C817) programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and predominantly taught at Queens Campus, Stockton. Our typical entry offer is ABB -
Entrance Requirements
Our typical entry offer is AAA for Psychology (C800) and ABB for Psychology (Applied (C817) although we do accept a wide variety of international, equivalent and non-standard qualifications -
Visiting the Department
Prospective students are more than welcome to visit the department at either Queens Campus, Stockton or at Durham City
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Postgraduate Study
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Research Degrees
Students wishing to gain a research qualification can study for an MA, MSc or PhD by thesis on a full or part time basis -
Taught Degrees
The department runs four taught, postgraduate programmes; MA Research Methods, MSc Developmental Psychopathology, MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience -
Fees and Funding
Durham Doctoral Studentships: The Faculty of Science is offering a number of studentships and fee-waivers for PhD research to start in October 2011 -
How to Apply
Departmental and University application forms must be submitted for entry to any of our taught and research postgraduate courses
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Study on Social Media and Online Risk
Social Media refers to Social Networking websites and digital applications that enable people to interact and share information; this includes sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube etc. The purpose of this study is to investigate how and why people may be using social media, including their attitudes and perceptions of it and also to investigate any positive and/or negative consequences associated with its use.
If you have used any form of Social Media in the last 3 months, you are eligible to participate. Participation is anonymous and simply involves completing an online questionnaire which will take approximately 25 minutes. The survey includes questions about your use of Social Media, your perceptions of Social Media and any positive and/or negative experiences you have had as a result of using Social Media. You will also be asked for some basic demographic information. No identifiable information will be requested.
Everyone who completes the survey has the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
If you would like to take part please visit this website: https://durhambs.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5gt9rX6RB8Q9pNr
If you have any questions please email the principle researcher, Dawn Branley at dawn.branley@durham.ac.uk.
(22 Apr 2013)
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Contact Details
Durham CityPsychology Department
Durham University
Science Laboratories
South Road
DURHAM
DH1 3LE
Tel:+44(0)191 3343240
Email:psychology.office@durham.ac.uk
Queen's Campus
Psychology Department
Durham University
Queen's Campus
University Boulevard
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BH
Tel:+44(0)191 3340101
Email:psychology.office@durham.ac.uk
Psychology Departmental Seminars
A complete programme of Psychology Departmental Seminars during the current academic year is available here.
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