15.65
Department of Psychology
Psychology
BSc with Honours in Psychology
BSc in Psychology
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
The degree of BSc with Honours in Psychology is offered in
conjunction with International Medical University, Malaysia, and the
award is made in the name of the University of Strathclyde. The
regulations are drawn up consequent upon the Memorandum of
Agreement between both Universities as approved by Senate.
15.65.1
Status of Courses
Admission to the degree will normally be limited to those students who
have passed the designated course offered by the International
Medical University. Such students shall be awarded credit transfer or
RPL amounting to a maximum of 240 credits. All students are admitted
in the first instance as potential Honours students.
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Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time study only.
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Curriculum
First and Second Years
The first and second year curricula are not taught as part of the course.
15.65.4
Third Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120
credits as follows. All classes are taught and examined at the
University of Strathclyde.
Compulsory Classes
Level
C8 301
Models of Psychopathology: Clinical Psychology 3
C8 311
Cognitive Development
3
C8 314
Research Methods in Psychology
3
C8 315
Biological Aspects of Behaviour
3
C8 317
Individual Differences
3
C8 318
Social Identity and Social Cognition
3
C8 319
Sensation, Cognition, & Performance
3
C8 320
Thinking & Language
3
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Credits
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Fourth Year
All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120
credits as follows.
All classes are taught and examined at the
University of Strathclyde.
Compulsory Classes
36 439
Critical Analysis
36 451
Special Topics in Psychology
C8 497
Psychology Essay
C8 498
Psychology Dissertation
Level
4
4
4
4
Credits
10
10
10
20
Optional Classes
No fewer than 70 credits chosen from Regulation 15.60.138.
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Progress
At all stages of the course, a student must have achieved an approved
standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic
attainment.
In order to progress to the final year of the course a student must
normally have accumulated 360 credits from the course curriculum. In
addition, a student must have achieved a specified standard of
performance having regard to level of study, academic attainment and
any other specified criteria.
Final Honours Classification
A candidate who has not submitted the dissertation in the prescribed
form by the due date as specified by the Department of Psychology
may not be eligible to enter the Final Honours Examination.
In exceptional circumstances, an extension of time may be granted by
the Board of Study acting on the recommendation of the Head of
Department.
On successful completion of the fourth year, a candidate will be
awarded Level 4 credits corresponding to the classes taken.
The final Honours classification will normally be based on
(i)
the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional
classes taken in the Honours year and, as appropriate, in the
third year;
(ii)
if appropriate, an oral examination.
Award
BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the BSc with
Honours in Psychology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer
than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no
fewer than 240 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 120
must be at Level 4.
BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the BSc in Psychology degree,
a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the
course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 120 credits at
Level 3 or above.