1.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Programme Title
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Department and Faculty
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date of most recent (re)validation
March 2014
Revised 4th September 2014 (programme amendments –
module level changes)
Date(s) when Programme Specification
revised
Revised 2nd October 2014 (programme amendments –
module level changes)
Revised 26th January 2015 (clarification of programme
structure for BSc Psychology pathways)
Revised 22nd June 2015 (Interim Validation)
14th September 2015
Revalidation due date
Academic year 2019-2020
Awarding Institution
University of Winchester
Teaching Institution (if different)
n/a
Programme also accredited by (if relevant)
British Psychological Society (www.bps.org.uk)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in:
Psychology
Psychology and Child Development
Psychology and Cognition
Social Psychology
Psychological Science
Title of Final Awards
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in:
Psychology and Business Management
Psychology and Criminology
Psychology and Education Studies
Psychology and Forensic Studies
Psychology and Sociology
Title(s) of Exit Award(s)
Certificate of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Language of Study
English
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full-time and Part time
Mode(s) of Delivery
Taught
Intake start date(s) and number of intakes
per year
September 2014
one intake per year
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Normal Period of Study
3 years full time; 6 years part-time
UCAS Code
C800
QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Psychology
2.
ADMISSIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students should consult the latest prospectus and/or course pages online for programme entry
requirements.
Prospective students for Taught programmes should consult the Admissions Policy for Taught Programmes.
Prospective students for Professional Doctorate programmes should consult the Postgraduate Research
Programmes Admissions Policy. Both are available on the University’s public webpage.
3.
3.1
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aims of the Programmes are to:
a) equip students with knowledge and understanding of the core domains of psychology, the different
theoretical and methodological perspectives associated with these domains, as well as some areas of
applied psychology;
b) equip students with subject-specific professional and practical skills that allow them to appropriately
design, conduct, interpret and evaluate psychological studies;
c) in the case of the single honours programmes only, confer eligibility for the Graduate Basis for
Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, provided the minimum standard of
qualification of second class honours is achieved and the Empirical Research Project is passed;
d) enable students to become independent and collaborative learners; and
e) equip students with a range of transferable skills relating to critical thinking, communication, time
management, team working, numeracy, and IT, and enable students to have the confidence to deploy
these skills appropriately in employment and further study.
Psychology is available as a Combined Honours subject in combination with the following subjects:
3.2
Business Management
programmes support knowledge and understanding in areas such as behaviour
in the workplace, change management, etc. Leads to potential careers in HR.
Criminology
programmes support knowledge and understanding in areas such as Forensic
Psychology, Research Methods, etc. Leads to potential careers in the police
and criminal justice system.
Education Studies
programmes support knowledge and understanding of child development,
education, and learning theories. Leads to potential careers in the education
sector.
Forensic Studies
programmes support knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice
system, offending and profiling. Leads to potential careers in the police and
criminal justice system.
Sociology
programmes support knowledge and understanding of society from an
individual and group level. Leads to potential careers in policy making and the
public sector.
The Learning Outcomes of the Programmes are:
For Single Honours Programmes
The general learning outcomes for students on all Single Honours Psychology programmes are as follows:
Knowledge and Understanding
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1. Knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in an area of Psychology;
2. Knowledge and understanding of major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology;
3. Knowledge and understanding of topics, theory, applications/interventions and their interrelationships, in some of the applied fields of Psychology;
4. Knowledge and understanding of important generic and psychology-specific skills;
5. Knowledge of cognitive skills involved in the critical evaluation of the psychological literature, and
the analysis of psychological research data;
6. Knowledge of psychology employment options, focussing not just on those which traditionally
require higher vocational training at Masters or Doctoral level.
Skills and other Attributes
7. The ability to communicate ideas and to structure argument in a logical fashion in different written
and oral forms (such as essays, reports, blogs and presentations);
8. The ability to use numerical or other information appropriately in the management, analysis,
interpretation and presentation of research data, including the use of appropriate analytic software
such as SPSS or NVivo;
9. The ability to plan and manage time and resources when conducting research independently and as
part of a group;
10. The ability to work with and relate to others, by treating others’ values, beliefs and opinions with
respect;
11. The ability to critically reflect on the acquisition of key skills for employability, such as time
management, communication, team-work, concise writing, numeracy and critical thinking;
12. The ability to project themselves with confidence in the job market, by being able to effectively
identify career opportunities as well as successfully compete for these by having developed, and
being able to communicate, an appropriate sense of self-awareness.
Learning outcomes are outlined below by pathway and level. Skills which students will be able to
demonstrate on completion of the programme are indicated against the Learning Outcomes as Knowledge
and Understanding (K&U) or Skills and Other Attributes (S&OA). See Appendix 1 for a grid mapping the
modules to the learning outcomes.
For the BSc Psychology:
The outcomes for learning at Level 4 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
1. knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of key psychological topics, including
recognition of different disciplinary approaches and a basic understanding of the interrelationship
of psychological theorising and psychological investigation (K&U);
2. knowledge and understanding of basic quantitative research methodology and some statistical
concepts and techniques (K&U);
3. knowledge and understanding of how psychological research can inform debates on real world
problems and issues in contemporary society (K&U)
4. basic communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing and oral presentations,
including accurate referencing and the ability to retrieve and organise information effectively
(S&OA);
5. the ability to carry out small empirical studies in groups, including the generation of hypotheses
and research questions and use of statistical software (SPSS) to manage simple data sets and to
conduct some basic statistical analyses (S&OA);
6. an awareness of personal strengths, and the ability to identify areas for personal and professional
development, in conjunction with an understanding of potential future career paths (K&U, S&OA).
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The outcomes for learning at Level 5 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
7. knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, debates, theoretical frameworks and
investigative methods traditionally associated with the biological, cognitive, developmental,
individual difference, and social approaches to Psychology (K&U);
8. knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences of the sub-disciplinary approaches
to key topics in contemporary Psychology, and how these approaches must be considered in
conjunction when critically evaluating research evidence (K&U);
9. advanced knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodology,
statistical concepts and techniques, and data analysis (K&U);
10. more advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing and oral
presentation, including the ability to formulate an argument, make critical judgement and
evaluations, and to problem solve and reason scientifically (S&OA);
11. the ability to carry out small empirical studies in groups at a more advanced level, including use of a
variety of psychological tools such as specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric
instruments (S&OA);
12. the ability to independently plan a specialised Psychological research investigation, including
reflection on how this activity will contribute to the further development of key personal and
professional skills that are applicable to potential future career paths (S&OA).
The outcomes for learning at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
13. knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic (K&U);
14. the ability to conduct and report a specialised Psychological research investigation, based on a
focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines for psychology, using appropriate
research design, data collection techniques and data analysis (K&U; S&OA);
15. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
16. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology (K&U);
17. advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing, oral presentation
and poster presentation, including the ability to handle primary source material critically and to
integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
18. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA).
For the BSc Psychology and Child Development:
The learning outcomes at Level 4 and 5 are the same as for the BSc Psychology. The outcomes for learning
at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
13. knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in the area of Child Development
(K&U);
14. the ability to conduct and report a specialised Psychological research investigation in the area of
Child Development, based on a focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines for
psychology, using appropriate research design, data collection techniques and data analysis (K&U;
S&OA);
15. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
16. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
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methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology (K&U);
17. advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing, oral presentation
and poster presentation, including the ability to handle primary source material critically and to
integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
18. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA).
For the BSc Psychology and Cognition:
The learning outcomes at Level 4 and 5 are the same as for the BSc Psychology. The outcomes for learning
at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
13. knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in the area of Cognition (K&U);
14. the ability to conduct and report a specialised Psychological research investigation in the area of
Cognition, based on a focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines for
psychology, using appropriate research design, data collection techniques and data analysis (K&U;
S&OA);
15. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
16. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology (K&U);
17. advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing, oral presentation
and poster presentation, including the ability to handle primary source material critically and to
integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
18. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA).
For the BSc Social Psychology:
The learning outcomes at Level 4 and 5 are the same as for the BSc Psychology. The outcomes for learning
at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
13. knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in the area of Social Psychology
(K&U);
14. the ability to conduct and report a specialised Psychological research investigation in the area of
Social Psychology, based on a focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines for
psychology, using appropriate research design, data collection techniques and data analysis (K&U;
S&OA);
15. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
16. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology (K&U);
17. advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing, oral presentation
and poster presentation, including the ability to handle primary source material critically and to
integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
18. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA).
For the BSc Psychological Science:
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The learning outcomes at Level 4 and 5 are the same as for the BSc Psychology. The outcomes for learning
at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
13. knowledge and understanding of a specialised scientific psychology research topic (K&U);
14. the ability to conduct and report a specialised scientific psychological research investigation using
quantitative methods, based on a focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines
for psychology, using appropriate research design, data collection techniques and data analysis
(K&U; S&OA);
15. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
16. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology (K&U);
17. advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing, oral presentation
and poster presentation, including the ability to handle primary source material critically and to
integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
18. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA).
For the BA Psychology and ________ (Combined Honours)
The general learning outcomes for students on a Combined Honours Psychology programme are as follows:
Note: the skills outcomes assume that students will have elected to take their Extended Independent Study
in Psychology, i.e. PS3802 Research Project: Empirical (Combined Honours). Students taking their Extended
Independent Study in their second subject may not meet the Psychology learning outcomes marked with an
asterisk (*). They are assumed to meet broadly similar learning outcomes depending on their choice of
second subject. Students who do not take the optional Volunteering module at Level 6 may not meet the
Psychology learning outcomes marked with a double asterisk (**).
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in an area of Psychology*;
2. Knowledge and understanding of major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology;
3. Knowledge and understanding of topics, theory, applications/interventions and their interrelationships, in some of the applied fields of Psychology;
4. Knowledge and understanding of important generic and psychology-specific skills;
5. Knowledge of cognitive skills involved in the critical evaluation of the psychological literature, and
the analysis of psychological research data;
6. Knowledge of psychology employment options, focussing not just on those which traditionally
require higher vocational training at Masters or Doctoral level.**
Skills and other Attributes
7. The ability to communicate ideas and to structure argument in a logical fashion in different written
and oral forms (such as essays, reports, blogs and presentations);
8. The ability to use numerical or other information appropriately in the management, analysis,
interpretation and presentation of research data, including the use of appropriate analytic software
such as SPSS or NVivo;
9. The ability to plan and manage time and resources when conducting research [independently *]and
as part of a group;
10. The ability to work with and relate to others, by treating others’ values, beliefs and opinions with
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respect;
11. The ability to critically reflect on the acquisition of key skills for employability, such as time
management, communication, team-work, concise writing, numeracy and critical thinking**;
12. The ability to project themselves with confidence in the job market, by being able to effectively
identify career opportunities as well as successfully compete for these by developing, and be able
to communicate, an appropriate sense of self-awareness.**
Learning outcomes are outlined below by level for Combined Honours programmes. Skills which students
will be able to demonstrate on completion of the programme are indicated against the Learning Outcomes
as Knowledge and Understanding (K&U) or Skills and Other Attributes (S&OA).
The outcomes for learning at Level 4 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
1. knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of key psychological topics, including
recognition of different disciplinary approaches and a basic understanding of the interrelationship
of psychological theorising and psychological investigation (K&U);
2. knowledge and understanding of basic quantitative research methodology and some statistical
concepts and techniques (K&U);
3. knowledge and understanding of how psychological research can inform debates on real world
problems and issues in contemporary society (K&U)
4. basic communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing and oral presentations,
including accurate referencing and the ability to retrieve and organise information effectively
(S&OA);
5. the ability to carry out small empirical studies in groups, including the generation of hypotheses
and research questions and use of statistical software (SPSS) to manage simple data sets and to
conduct some basic statistical analyses (S&OA);
The outcomes for learning at Level 5 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
6. knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, debates, theoretical frameworks and
investigative methods traditionally associated with either cognitive and biological approaches to
Psychology or social and individual difference approaches to Psychology (K&U);
7. knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences of the sub-disciplinary approaches
to key topics in contemporary Psychology, and how these approaches must be considered in
conjunction when critically evaluating research evidence (K&U);
8. advanced knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodology,
statistical concepts and techniques, and data analysis (K&U);
9. more advanced communication skills related to essay writing, scientific report writing and oral
presentation, including the ability to formulate an argument, make critical judgement and
evaluations, and to problem solve and reason scientifically (S&OA);
10. the ability to carry out small empirical studies in groups at a more advanced level, including use of a
variety of psychological tools such as specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric
instruments (S&OA);
The outcomes for learning at Level 6 are that students should be able to demonstrate:
11. knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic (K&U)*;
12. the ability to plan, conduct and report a specialised Psychological research investigation, based on a
focussed literature search and a knowledge of ethical guidelines for psychology, using appropriate
research design, data collection techniques and data analysis (K&U; S&OA)*;
13. the ability to interpret their own and others’ data, and its relationship to existing empirical findings,
methods and models/theories (S&OA);
14. knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
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Psychology (K&U);
15. advanced communication skills including the ability to handle primary source material critically and
to integrate ideas and findings across different theoretical perspectives (S&OA);
16. the ability to effectively identify and apply transferrable skills and abilities to the current job market
(S&OA)**.
Graduate Employability
On successful completion of the Single Honours or Combined Honours programme, our Psychology
graduates will have acquired a coherent set of transferable knowledge and skills for graduate employment.
Knowledge and skills in scientific research and analysis, ethical working practices, critical thinking and
communication make them well-placed to move into graduate careers in health and social care, marketing
and PR, management and human resources, education and public sector work. Employability skills are
specifically addressed in the year 1 module ‘Applied Psychological Skills for Career Development’ and in the
year 2 module ‘Conducting Independent Psychological Research’. Single Honours students who have
achieved the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society can also
progress onto professional training programmes to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologists in one of
the following fields: forensic psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology,
occupational psychology, counselling psychology, neuropsychology, sport and exercise psychology, and
academic, research and teaching psychology. Combined Honours students who wish to pursue a career as a
Chartered Psychologist need to complete a BPS-accredited conversion course to obtain GBC prior to
applying for professional training routes.
4.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDIT AND AWARDS
This section outlines the levels of study, modules and credits required for each programme (where there is
more than one) and for final and exit awards.
Glossary
Core = modules must be taken and passed
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods and
Statistics
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1805
Introduction to Psychological Disorders
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1806
Perspectives in Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1809
Applied Psychological Skills for Career
Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS1810
Psychology in Contemporary Society
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
120
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Exit award:
Cert HE
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2803
Developmental Psychology
15
Mandatory*
Semester 1
PS2802
Conducting Independent Psychological
Research
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
120
(240)
Module Code and Title
Exit award:
Dip HE
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 6
PS3801
Research Project: Empirical
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS3803
Advanced Issues in Developmental
Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal
Justice System
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
OR Semester
2
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
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PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human
Nature
15
Optional
Semester 2
Final award:
BSc (Hons)
Psychology
120
(360)
*Indicates modules necessary for accreditation
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Child Development
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods and
Statistics
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1805
Introduction to Psychological Disorders
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1806
Perspectives in Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1809
Applied Psychological Skills for Career
Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS1810
Psychology in Contemporary Society
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
Exit award:
Cert HE
120
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Biology, Behaviour and Cognition
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2803
Developmental Psychology
15
Mandatory*
Semester 1
PS2802
Conducting Independent Psychological
Research
15
Mandatory^
Semester 2
120
(240)
Module Code and Title
Credits
Level 6
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Exit award:
Dip HE
Status
Comments
PS3801
Research Project: Empirical
30
Mandatory*^
Semester 1
and 2
PS3803
Advanced Issues in Developmental
Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal
Justice System
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
OR Semester
2
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human
Nature
15
Optional
Semester 2
Final award:
BSc (Hons)
Psychology
and Child
Development
120
(360)
*Indicates modules necessary for accreditation
^Students on this pathway must conduct a project on a topic related to child development. Planning the
project commences in PS2802 and the project is conducted in PS3801.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognition
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods and
Statistics
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
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PS1805
Introduction to Psychological Disorders
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1806
Perspectives in Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1809
Applied Psychological Skills for Career
Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS1810
Psychology in Contemporary Society
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
Exit award:
Cert HE
120
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Brain, Behaviour and Biology
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2803
Developmental Psychology
15
Mandatory*
Semester 1
PS2802
Conducting Independent Psychological
Research
15
Mandatory^
Semester 2
120
(240)
Module Code and Title
Exit award:
Dip HE
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 6
PS3801
Research Project: Empirical
30
Mandatory*^
Semester 1
and 2
PS3803
Advanced Issues in Developmental
Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal
Justice System
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
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PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
OR Semester
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human
Nature
15
Optional
Semester 2
Final award:
BSc (Hons)
Psychology
and
Cognition
120
(360)
*Indicates modules necessary for accreditation
^Students on this pathway must conduct a project on a topic related to cognition. Planning the project
commences in PS2802 and the project is conducted in PS3801.
BSc (Hons) Social Psychology
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods and
Statistics
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
PS1805
Introduction to Psychological Disorders
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1806
Perspectives in Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS1809
Applied Psychological Skills for Career
Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS1810
Psychology in Contemporary Society
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
Exit award:
Cert HE
120
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
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PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods
30
Mandatory*
Semester 1
and 2
PS2803
Developmental Psychology
15
Mandatory*
Semester 1
PS2802
Conducting Independent Psychological
Research
15
Mandatory^
Semester 2
120
(240)
Module Code and Title
Credits
Exit award:
Dip HE
Status
Comments
Level 6
PS3801
Research Project: Empirical
30
Mandatory*^
Semester 1
and 2
PS3803
Advanced Issues in Developmental
Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal
Justice System
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
OR Semester
2
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human
Nature
15
Optional
Semester 2
120
(360)
Final award:
BSc (Hons)
Social
Psychology
*Indicates modules necessary for accreditation
^Students on this pathway must conduct a project on a topic related to Social Psychology. Planning the
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project commences in PS2802 and the project is conducted in PS3801.
BSc (Hons) Psychological Science
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods
and Statistics
30
Mandatory
Semester
1 and 2
PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Semester
1 and 2
PS1805
Introduction to Psychological
Disorders
15
Mandatory
Semester
1
PS1806
Perspectives in Psychology
15
Mandatory
Semester
1
PS1809
Applied Psychological Skills for Career
Development
15
Mandatory
Semester
2
PS1810
Psychology in Contemporary Society
15
Mandatory
Semester
2
Exit
award:
Cert HE
120
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
30
Mandatory*
Semester
1 and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Mandatory*
Semester
1 and 2
PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods
30
Mandatory*
Semester
1 and 2
PS2803
Developmental Psychology
15
Mandatory*
Semester
1
PS2802
Conducting Independent
Psychological Research
15
Mandatory^
Semester
2
Exit
award:
Dip HE
120 (240)
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
30
Mandatory*^
Semester
1 and 2
Level 6
PS3801
Research Project: Empirical
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PS3803
Advanced Issues in Developmental
Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
1
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied
Statistics
15
Mandatory
Semester
1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Mandatory
Semester
2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal
Justice System
15
Optional
Semester
2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
2
PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Optional
Semester
1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester
1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
1 OR
Semester
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester
1
PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human
Nature
15
Optional
Semester
2
Final
Award:
BSc (Hons)
Psychological
Science
120 (360)
*Indicates modules necessary for accreditation
^Students on this pathway must conduct a project on a topic related to scientific psychology using
quantitative techniques. Planning the project commences in PS2802 and the project is conducted in PS3801.
Combined Honours students will take 60 credits in both their first and second subjects at L4 and L5 and will
normally take an Extended Independent Study in either their first or second subject plus a further 45 credits
in each subject at Level 6.
BA Psychology and ____
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
Level 4
PS1811
Introduction to Research Methods and
Statistics
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PS1812
Foundations in Psychology
30
Mandatory
Exit
award:
Cert HE
60
Module Code and Title
Semester 1
and 2
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 5
PS2811
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
30
Optional
Semester 1
and 2
PS2812
Society and Communication
30
Optional
Semester 1
and 2
PS2813
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods
30
Mandatory
Semester 1
and 2
Exit
award: Dip
HE
60 (120)
Module Code and Title
Credits
Status
Comments
Level 6
PS3802
Research Project: Empirical (Combined
Honours)
30
Optional*
Semester 1
and 2
PS3804
Advanced Statistics and Applied Statistics
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3808
Topics in Educational Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3812
Conceptual Debates in Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3822
Cognitive Neuroscience
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3823
Psychology, Crime and the Criminal Justice
System
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3824
Media Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 2
PS3825
Society, Politics and Prejudice
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3826
Psychology in the Workplace
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3999
Volunteering for Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
OR
Semester
PS3828
Eyewitness Psychology
15
Optional
Semester 1
PS3827
Evolutionary Psychology and Human Nature
15
Optional
Semester 2
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45 or 75
(165 or
195)
*
Final
Award: BA
(Hons)
Psychology
and
______
If not taken in this subject, the Extended Independent Study must be taken in the second subject.
Students may also opt to take one Value Studies module at level 6 from the University wide Value Studies
provision as one of their optional module choices.
Part-time students, whether following the Single Honours or Combined Honours routes, study a Level over
two years. Typically, a part-time Single Honours student will take 60 credits in each year. While there is
some flexibility in the order in which students study the modules, it is required that part-time students take
the research methods modules first at Levels 4 and 5.
Transition arrangements are in place for part-time students who began Level 5 in September 2014, as
follows:
Modules taken in 2014/15: PS2803 Developmental Psychology; PS2807 Social Psychology; PS2808 Statistics
and Applied Statistics; PS2810 Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology.
Modules to be taken in 2015/16: PS2811 Brain, Behaviour and Cognition; PS2812 Society and
Communication (Semester 1 only; 15 credits); PS2802 Conducting Independent Psychological Research).
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BSc Psychology
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
PS1805: Introduction to Psychological
Disorders
PS1806: Perspectives in Psychology
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
PS1809: Applied Psychological Skills for
Career Development
PS1810: Psychology in Contemporary
Society
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
PS2812: Society and Communication
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods
PS2803: Developmental Psychology
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
PS2812: Society and Communication
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods
PS2802: Conducting Independent
Psychological Research
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Choice 5
Choice 6
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
Choice 4
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BSc Psychology and Child Development
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1805: Introduction to Psychological
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Disorders
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1809: Applied Psychological Skills for
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Career Development
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Child Development)
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3803: Advanced Issues in
Developmental Psychology
PS1806: Perspectives in Psychology
PS1810: Psychology in Contemporary
Society
PS2803: Developmental Psychology
PS2802: Conducting Independent
Psychological Research (Child Dev)
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Choice 4
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Child Development)
PS3808: Topics in Educational
Psychology
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BSc Psychology and Cognition
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1805: Introduction to Psychological
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Disorders
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1809: Applied Psychological Skills for
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Career Development
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS1806: Perspectives in Psychology
PS1810: Psychology in Contemporary
Society
PS2803: Developmental Psychology
PS2802: Conducting Independent
Psychological Research (Cognition)
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Cognition)
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
PS3823: Psychology, Crime and the
Criminal Justice System
Choice 4
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Cognition)
PS3822: Cognitive Neuroscience
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BSc Social Psychology
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1805: Introduction to Psychological
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Disorders
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1809: Applied Psychological Skills for
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Career Development
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS1806: Perspectives in Psychology
PS1810: Psychology in Contemporary
Society
PS2803: Developmental Psychology
PS2802: Conducting Independent
Psychological Research (Social)
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Social Psychology)
PS3825: Society, Politics and Prejudice
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Choice 4
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Social Psychology)
PS3824: Media Psychology
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BSc Psychological Science
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1805: Introduction to Psychological
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Disorders
PS1811: Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1809: Applied Psychological Skills for
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Career Development
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS2811: Brain, Behaviour and
Cognition
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
PS2812: Society and Communication
Research Methods
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Scientific, Quantitative Psychology)
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3804: Advanced Statistics and
Applied Statistics
PS1806: Perspectives in Psychology
PS1810: Psychology in Contemporary
Society
PS2803: Developmental Psychology
PS2802: Conducting Independent
Psychological Research (Scientific,
Quantitative)
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Choice 4
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3801: Research Project: Empirical
(Scientific, Quantitative Psychology)
PS3822: Cognitive Neuroscience
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BA Psychology and __________ (Combined Honours)
Year 1 Semester 1 (Level 4)
PS1811: Introduction to Research Methods
and Statistics
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
2nd subject
Psychology Choice 3
2nd subject
Year 1 Semester 2 (Level 4)
PS1811: Introduction to Research Methods
and Statistics
PS1812: Foundations in Psychology
Year 2 Semester 1 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods
Psychology Choice 1
Year 2 Semester 2 (Level 5)
PS2813: Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Methods
Psychology Choice 1
Year 3 Semester 1 (Level 6)
PS3802: Research Project: Empirical or 2nd
subject Extended Independent Study
Psychology Choice 2
Year 3 Semester 2 (Level 6)
PS3802: Research Project: Empirical or 2nd
subject Extended Independent Study
Psychology Choice 4
2nd subject
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2nd subject
5.
5.1
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Means of delivery:
Scheduled activities
Scheduled activities include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstration, practical
classes and workshops, and supervised time in studio/workshop. These are given under the Key
Information Set (KIS) activity types.
Lectures: Lectures are utilised at each level as the primary means of stimulating interest in the module
content.
Seminars: Seminars enable students to become more interactively involved, develop good working
relationships with peers, and foster independent critical thinking.
Tutorials: Group tutorials are embedded in the Foundations module in level 4, as a means to provide
feedback for work and provide academic and pastoral support. Group tutorials are also built into Applied
Psychological Skills for Career Development at level 4 and Conducting Independent Research, to
consolidate and evaluate the personal development goals identified in the assessments of these modules.
Students also have two one-on-one meetings with their personal tutor in each semester, and can also book
a one-on-one tutorial meeting with any member of staff at any time using the LN booking system.
Project Supervision: Students choose a research topic in the Conducting Independent Psychological
Research module at Level 5, and they are assigned a supervisor with expertise in their chosen research
area. Supervisory meetings begin at Level 5, with supervisors providing guidance to help students prepare a
research proposal, and they continue at Level 6, with supervisors providing guidance on all aspects of the
Extended Independent Study (design, ethics, methodology, analysis, report writing).
Demonstration: Research methods modules at all levels include demonstration of analytical techniques,
using software packages such as SPSS and NVivo. Other modules include demonstration of specialised
psychological tools, such as psychometric tests, BioPacs, EEG. Students also get the opportunity to practise
these skills for themselves in practical classes and workshops.
Practical classes and workshops: Workshops are used to support research skills lectures at all levels to
enable students to practise the skills required for accurate data analysis, with a staff member and more
senior students available for advice and support. Workshops are also utilised heavily in key modules
throughout levels 4 and 5 for the practical teaching of experimental design, implementation and analysis.
During practical workshops, students work on research projects or analytical tasks in small groups, or take
part in computer-based experiments. These activities are essential preparation for the Extended
Independent Study in level 6.
Supervised time in studio / workshop: Students collect research participation points in Years 1 and 2 by
participating in a variety of staff and student research projects. Students are fully debriefed about the
purpose of each study and are exposed to a wide variety of different research methods; therefore, this
activity is essential preparation for the Extended Independent Study in Level 6.
Guided independent study
Guided independent study includes essential and recommended readings, preparing for assessments and
formative exercises.
Placement
Students taking the optional Volunteering for Psychology module take up a placement in a voluntary sector
body either in the UK or overseas. The aim is for students to make a positive and personally rewarding
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contribution to the community and or client group served by the placement organisation whilst also
reflecting critically upon their professional experience and developing skills which will enhance their
employability and personal development. The UoW Placement Services offer placement opportunities with
an increasing range of psychologically-relevant charities including Headway, Spurgeons, Age UK, Mind, NHS,
Autism Hampshire, Autism Wessex, Melbury Lodge, Naomi House, Friends of the Family, Boaz project, etc.
5.2
Types of assessment employed:
A variety of assessment methods are employed, both formative and summative, which reflect module
learning objectives and programme learning objectives. Students are provided with clear assessment
guidance and criteria for all assessments. Assignments are carefully timed so that the feedback can feed
forward into related or similar assignments, where relevant. At Level 4, for example, students receive
feedback on two brief practical reports (covering different sections of practical reports) before they
complete a full practical report, and they receive feedback on a referencing exercise and a short essay
before they complete longer essays. At Level 5, for example, feedback on the oral presentation of the
proposed research topic for their EIS informs the research proposal. At Level 6, for example, feedback on
the ethics application, the poster presentation and the first draft informs the dissertation (empirical project
report).
These are given under the Key Information Set (KIS) activity types.
Summative Assessment
Written exams: Written exams occur at each level. At Level 4, exams consist of multiple choice questions,
short answer questions and set exercises to test data analysis and interpretation skills. At Levels 5 and 6,
exams consist of essay questions, multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
Written assignment, including essay (coursework): Writing skills are developed through essays, especially in
level 4 where the skills of brevity and clarity are particularly emphasised. More advanced essay writing is
assessed at Levels 5 and 6. Essays typically assess understanding and critical appreciation of the theoretical
elements of the subject. Students write a research proposal at Level 5, where they outline the research
project that they will conduct for their Extended Independent Study at Level 6.
Report (coursework): There is a heavy emphasis on report writing at levels 4 and 5. The aim is to develop
and support the scientific report writing skills necessary for the extended independent research project in
level 6, which is an essential requirement for BPS accreditation and entering the psychology profession.
Report writing assessments are designed around participation in a practical data collection and analysis
activity. The activity is often group based but the report is written independently.
Dissertation (coursework): Students produce an independent piece of empirical work at level 6 (Extended
Independent Study) under the guidance of a supervisor. This substantial piece of writing is derived from the
student’s own research and is designed to bring together the skills that the student has learned at levels 4
and 5.
Portfolio (coursework): Students produce portfolios where they complete a number of smaller pieces of
work, around a topic or theme during the module, which are then systematically collated in the portfolio.
These are often reflective in nature and cover key transferable skills that students may be learning.
Portfolios relating to employability are emphasised within the programme, and the following elements are
included across different portfolios: a personal development plan, a CV, a reflection on career aspirations
and plans, and a reflective diary and summative postscript of a work experience placement.
Oral assessment and presentation (practical): Students are assessed via presentations at all levels. At level
4, presentations are prepared and delivered in groups. Group presentations continue at Level 5 and on
optional Level 6 modules. Individual presentations relate to the Extended Independent Study, with a
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presentation of the proposed research topic at Level 5 and a poster presentation of initial results at Level 6.
Presentation assessments help students develop key transferable skills of importance to employers, e.g.
good communication, confident public speaking and working in teams.
Formative Assessments
Students engage in a variety of formative assessments across the programme, receiving valuable feedback
to help them with future assessments. Students first experiences of assessment on the programme are
formative, building their confidence in essential skills related to referencing and citations and basic data
analysis and interpretation. Formative assessment is sometimes a formal pass requirement for a module
but 0% weighting while at other times it is optional but strongly encouraged.
Written assignment, including essay (coursework): Formative written assignments include: a personal
development plan reflection, with feedback and support from project supervisors; an essay plan prior to a
summative essay assignment; and a coding scheme prior to a practical report utilising observation
methodology.
Oral assessment and presentation (coursework): Formative group presentations in Advanced Issues in
Developmental Psychology provide feedback for the individual essay.
Set exercises (coursework): Students engage in a variety of formative set exercises including: multiple
choice practice questions and weekly statistical worksheets with immediate feedback via the Learning
Network; a referencing and citation exercise with feedback from peers and personal tutors.
Appendix 2 details the full range of assessments that are deployed in the programme for each module and
for each level. These assessments reflect the need to balance the practical and theoretical aspects of the
subject, as well as the need to help students develop skills in writing and numeracy, critical thinking, and
team and independent working.
The interests of students with protected characteristics will be taken into consideration and reasonable
adjustments to assessments will be made provided that these do not compromise academic standards as
expressed through the learning outcomes.
6.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
6.1
Mechanisms for review and evaluation:
Quality assurance and enhancement at Module Level
Students provide feedback to module tutors through Module Evaluation Forms, reviews and other
responses. The tutor collates the evaluation forms and produces a response for discussion at Programme
Committee. The response identifies good practice and proposes remedies for any points of concern. The
response is made available to students at the next running of the module.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Programme Level
The Programme Committee evaluates the success of the programme, paying particular attention to student
feedback and student representatives. Minutes from the Programme Committee and the External
Examiners report will inform the Annual Programme Evaluation which is submitted for approval to the
Faculty Academic Development Committee. Issues for attention are identified and included in the action
plan for the following year.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Department Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Department for discussion and to draw out
department objectives.
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Quality assurance and enhancement at Faculty Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Faculty Academic Development Committee which
has oversight of learning development in the Faculty, including via the Peer Observation of Teaching.
Quality assurance and enhancement at University Level
The quality of the programme is monitored by an External Examiner appointed by the University’s Senate
Academic Development Committee. The External Examiner’s Report is distributed to the Vice-Chancellor,
First Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director of Academic Quality and Development, the Faculty Dean and Faculty
Head of Quality. A summary of all external examiner reports is received at Senate Academic Development
Committee. An annual audit of Faculties is conducted by Senate Academic Development Committee.
Quality assurance and enhancement for Staff
The quality of learning and teaching is supported by the Peer Observation of Teaching and Staff
Development, by Staff Development and Review, by attendance at conferences and curriculum-focused
staff development, by external involvement such as external examining and by involvement in research and
knowledge exchange activities.
6.2 Indicators of Quality and Standards
External Examiner Report(s)
Annual Monitoring process
Student feedback including the National Student Survey or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey
Student representation at Faculty level and University level committees
Programme Revalidation
Higher Education Review
7.
THE REGULATORY & POLICY FRAMEWORK
7.1
The programme conforms fully with the University’s Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
7.2
No exemptions from the Academic Regulations are required.
Programme Level Attendance Regulations apply and details will appear in the Programme Handbook and
on the Learning Network.
7.3
External Professional, Statutory, Regulatory Accreditation
British Psychological Society – www.bps.org.uk
7.4
Engagement with UK Quality Code and Subject Benchmarks
Validation and Revalidation assure the University of the Programme’s continued engagement with FHEQ
and appropriate consideration of subject benchmarks. Between validations external examiners assure the
University that this engagement remains active and evident.
7.5
Engagement with Work Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
Students can take an optional Volunteering module at Level 6 where they gain experience working with
local community and government organisations. The volunteering placements are approved by the
University Placement Co-ordinator and DBS checks are arranged where necessary. Students commit to
volunteering for a minimum of 12 weeks (3 hours a week). They write a portfolio where they reflect on
their experiences and propose an intervention or research study relevant to the volunteering setting. These
placements allow Psychology students to develop skills relevant to psychological practice and research.
Students’ responsibilities on these placements are fully explained to them in an introductory lecture by the
Module Leader and in the module handbook. The Module Leader and the University Placement Coordinator work together to ensure the smooth running of placements for students and the local
organisations. Example placements include:
•
•
Clinical psychology and clinical research (NHS)
Neuropsychology and rehabilitation (Winch Health Walks; Headway)
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Domestic abuse support (SPLITZ)
Learning disability support (Hants Autistic Society, Naomi House, Boaz)
Community support (Fairbridge, Carroll centre Winch, Live at Home, Age UK)
Facilitating business skills in adolescents (Young Enterprise)
Facilitating support for homeless people (In Touch Mission)
Prisoner education (Prison Service)
Counselling skills (Samaritans)
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Appendix 1
Grid mapping Modules to Programme Learning Outcomes
All modules address the programme learning outcomes to some extent. The grid mapping below indicates
the learning outcomes which are a particular focus of each module.
Single Honours Programmes:
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Knowledge and understanding of a specialised research topic in an area of Psychology;
2. Knowledge and understanding of major theoretical perspectives, debates, empirical research,
methods, fundamental assumptions and conceptual issues within a number of advanced topics in
Psychology;
3. Knowledge and understanding of topics, theory, applications/interventions and their interrelationships, in some of the applied fields of Psychology;
4. Knowledge and understanding of important generic and psychology-specific skills;
5. Knowledge of cognitive skills involved in the critical evaluation of the psychological literature, and
the analysis of psychological research data;
6. Knowledge of psychology employment options, focussing not just on those which traditionally
require higher vocational training at Masters or Doctoral level.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Modules
Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
LO1
LO2
X
LO3
X
LO4
LO5
LO6
X
X
Foundations in Psychology
X
X
X
X
Introduction to Psychological
Disorders
X
X
X
X
Perspectives in Psychology
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Applied Psychological Skills for
Career Development
Psychology in Contemporary
Society
X
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
X
X
X
X
X
Society and Communication
X
X
X
X
X
Quantitative & Qualitative
Research Methods
X
X
X
X
Conducting Independent
Research
X
X
X
Developmental Psychology
X
X
X
Research Project: Empirical
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Advanced Issues in
Developmental Psychology
X
Advanced Statistics and
Applied Statistics
X
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X
X
X
Topics in Educational
Psychology
X
X
X
X
X
Psychology, Crime and the
Criminal Justice System
X
X
X
X
X
Media Psychology
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Volunteering for Psychology
Society, Politics and
Prejudice
X
X
X
X
X
Psychology in the Workplace
X
X
X
X
X
Cognitive Neuroscience
X
X
X
X
X
Eyewitness Psychology
X
X
X
X
X
Evolutionary Psychology and
Human Nature
X
X
X
X
X
Skills and other Attributes
7. The ability to communicate ideas and to structure argument in a logical fashion in different written
and oral forms (such as essays, reports, blogs and presentations);
8. The ability to use numerical or other information appropriately in the management, analysis,
interpretation and presentation of research data, including the use of appropriate analytic software
such as SPSS or NVivo;
9. The ability to plan and manage time and resources when conducting research independently and as
part of a group;
10. The ability to work with and relate to others, by treating others’ values, beliefs and opinions with
respect;
11. The ability to critically reflect on the acquisition of key skills for employability, such as time
management, communication, team-work, concise writing, numeracy and critical thinking;
12. The ability to project themselves with confidence in the job market, by being able to effectively
identify career opportunities as well as successfully compete for these by having developed, and
being able to communicate, an appropriate sense of self-awareness.
Learning outcomes
Skills and other Attributes
Modules
LO7
LO8
LO9
LO10
LO11
LO12
Introduction to Research
Methods and Statistics
X
Foundations in Psychology
X
X
Introduction to Psychological
Disorders
X
X
Perspectives in Psychology
X
X
X
Applied Psychological Skills
for Career Development
X
X
X
Psychology in Contemporary
Society
X
X
X
Brain, Behaviour and
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
Cognition
Society and Communication
X
X
X
X
Quantitative & Qualitative
Research Methods
X
X
X
X
Conducting Independent
Research
X
X
X
Developmental
Psychology
X
X
X
X
Research Project:
Empirical
X
X
X
X
Advanced Issues in
Developmental
Psychology
X
Advanced Statistics and
Applied Statistics
X
Topics in Educational
Psychology
X
X
X
Psychology, Crime and the
Criminal Justice System
X
X
X
Media Psychology
X
X
X
Volunteering for
Psychology
X
X
X
Society, Politics and
Prejudice
X
X
X
Psychology in the
Workplace
X
X
X
Cognitive Neuroscience
X
X
X
Eyewitness Psychology
X
X
X
Evolutionary Psychology
and Human Nature
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
Appendix 2
x
x
Society and
Communication
Quantitative
and Qualitative
Research
Methods
Conducting
Independent
Psychological
Research
Developmental
Psychology
Examination (including
essays)
In-class test
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
X
Applied
Psychological
Skills for Career
Development
Psychology in
Contemporary
Society
Brain,
Behaviour and
Cognition
x
x
Introduction to
Psychological
Disorders
Perspectives in
Psychology
Formative exercise (optional)
Formative exercise (pass
requirement)
Research Participation
Individual Presentation
Group Presentation
Empirical Project Report (EIS)
Project Proposal
Practical Report (Qualitative)
Practical Report
(Quantitative)
Portfolio
Module
Introduction to
Research
Methods and
Statistics
Foundations in
Psychology
Essay
Grid mapping Assessments
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Research
Project:
Empirical
(Combined
Honours)
Advanced
Issues in
Developmental
Psychology
Advanced
Statistics and
Applied
Statistics
Topics in
Educational
Psychology
Psychology,
Crime and the
Criminal Justice
System
Media
Psychology
x
Examination (including
essays)
In-class test
Formative exercise (optional)
Formative exercise (pass
requirement)
Research Participation
Individual Presentation
Group Presentation
Empirical Project Report (EIS)
Project Proposal
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Society, Politics
and Prejudice
x
x
x
X
x
Cognitive
Neuroscience
Eyewitness
Psychology
Practical Report (Qualitative)
x
Volunteering
for Psychology
Psychology in
the Workplace
Practical Report
(Quantitative)
Portfolio
Essay
Module
Research
Project:
Empirical
x
X
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X
x
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Examination (including
essays)
In-class test
Formative exercise (optional)
Formative exercise (pass
requirement)
Research Participation
Individual Presentation
Group Presentation
Empirical Project Report (EIS)
Project Proposal
Practical Report (Qualitative)
Practical Report
(Quantitative)
Portfolio
Essay
Module
Evolutionary
Psychology and
Human Nature