Modules

At Level 4 you will study 8 modules in total. These have all been designed to help you develop the skills you’ll need for higher level study of Psychology. You will also develop an understanding of the requirements of degree level study and it will give you an opportunity to practise studying and taking part in University level assessments.

At Level 5, you will develop the knowledge gained at Level 4 and how it is applied to within practice. You will also further develop your research skills and undertake a piece of primary research. Year three will focus on the critical evaluation of psychological theory and practice.

At Level 6 the emphasis is on your own learning in an area of psychology which is of interest to you, together with some taught modules.

During the programme you will have the opportunity to take part in an academic conference focusing on the promotion of the students research in areas including Psychology, Counselling and Health.

If you study full-time you will attend sessions on two full days per week. Part-time study is two half day periods of study in College per week.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level.

Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: History and Context, Introduction to Social Psychology, Introduction to Biological Psychology, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, Research Methods 1 and Psychometrics

Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Research Methods 2, Minor Research Project, Applied Psychology, Psychology in Society, Introduction to Neuropsychology and Health Psychology

Level 6 Modules (there are 3 mandatory modules and 2 optional modules out of a choice of 10 as indicated by * and only one of these optional modules may be a negotiated learning module) include: Major Research Project, Literature Review, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Psychology of Education*, Positive Psychology*, Psychology of work*, Cyberpsychology and New Media*, Counselling Psychology*, Psychology of Education (negotiated learning)*, Positive Psychology (negotiated learning)*
Psychology of Work (negotiated learning)*, Cyberpsychology and New Media (negotiated learning)*, Counselling Psychology (negotiated learning)*

Optional Modules

If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this may not be offered. If an optional module will not be run, we will advise you as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Assessment methods

A variety of assessment methods are used on the course. At Level 4 all assessment will be by either Multiple Choice Test or coursework, including written work, seminars and presentations. Level 5 has similar coursework requirements and some modules are assessed by coursework and an examination. At level 6, 50% of the assessment is by coursework and examination - the remaining 50% comprising an individual literature review and an original research project.

Each module is formally assessed through, for example, examination, individual and group presentation, essay, assessment of course work e.g. written report and reflective practice. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 15 working days following the submission of your formal submission of work.

It should be noted that feedback is part of the ongoing learning cycle which is not limited to written feedback. Other forms of feedback include one-to-one meetings with a personal tutor, dissertation and project supervision meetings, a lecturer responding to learner questions or responses during topic or situation discussions.

Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.