Perspectives on Psychology (C8840)
Perspectives on Psychology
Module C8840
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module is designed to help students reflect on their studies of psychology in three ways. First, they will examine the philosophical underpinnings of psychology, tackling questions about the nature of scientific investigation and other fundamental debates through the history of psychology. Second, the ethics of psychological research will be scrutinised, with attention to issues that arise in the course of various methodologies employed by psychologists. Finally, students will be supported in identifying and critically reflecting on the transferrable employability skills that they have gained from their studies of psychology.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of key philosophical debates regarding the nature of scientific investigation and psychology in particular
Identify and critically understand ethical issues in psychological research
Identify and describe the transferrable skills that have been acquired through studying psychology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 45.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Exercise (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 10.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 45.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 000022000021 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222000222000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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