*Optional modules may vary between academic years, and the selection of which optional modules will be delivered will be based on student numbers and interest. Optional Modules that are offered will only be delivered if there is a minimum of 15 students.
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This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The core principles and skills within psychology inquiry and learning will be explored. It aims to define psychology and provide understanding of evidence-based psychological practice, and the implications of research methodology behind the evidence base, for assessing individual sources contribution to developing knowledge. Students will be introduced to key methodologies within psychology research and explore the philosophical stance underpinning these methodologies. In addition, this module aims to identify academic skills needed to succeed in a psychology degree course and will focus on the development of ethical, legal, reflective and academic practice within psychology. Students will explore their personal development of learning through the application of psychological theories and concepts with an emphasis on developing a coherent skill set based on critical thinking and deeper understanding of empirical psychological science. Students will be given the opportunity to apply content from this module to their specific programme area through activities such as class discussions, seminar activities and readings, and individual and group work. Implications of the module requirements for student employability will be reflected on.
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This module will introduce students to global and cross cultural concerns within psychology. Drawing upon key topic areas within psychology (e.g. are emotions universal? Is attachment universal?) This module looks at whether psychological phenomena, concepts and studies appear in the same way across different cultures and countries. Students will also have an opportunity to explore methodological issues within psychology – are all methodological approaches equally suitable, the world over? Students will be given the opportunity to apply content from this module to their specific programme area through activities such as class discussions, seminar activities and readings, and individual and group work. Consideration will be given to the research methodology underpinning the evidence based explored within this module. Implications of the module requirements for student employability will also be reflected on.