PSY3004 - The Psychology Of Mental Health

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Ian Tucker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: B1-B2
Pre-requisites: PSY2008 or PSY2009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
In focusing on the area of mental health, the module explores psychological attempts to understand and treat problems known as 'mental health problems' and contrasts these approaches with the medical approach.The module also offers an opportunity to address questions relating to the known causes of 'disorders' and to encourage careful ethical and social debates regarding the ways people with forms of mental distress are treated by mental health professionals.
Restrictions: Cannot be counted with PSY3016

PSY3006 - Occupational Psychology

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: C2-D2
Pre-requisites: PSY2009 or PSY2005
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology; BA Marketing Psychology;
Description:
This course is designed to help students to acquire knowledge of the psychological research and theory that underpin the work of organisational psychologists, and to develop a critical understanding of the relationship between basic and applied research and between theory and practice.

PSY3007 - Parapsychology And Anomalous Experiences

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: S Sherwood
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: B1
Pre-requisites: PSY2001
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module explores in depth two areas of psychology concerned with the important yet often poorly understood areas of experimental parapsychology and the psychology of anomalous experience. The aim is to enable students to explore and evaluate those aspects of experience that seem to challenge conventional scientific paradigms, and to foster in them a balanced sceptical perspective when evaluating or attempting to account for anomalous claims.

PSY3011 - The Developing Adult

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Kevin Buchanan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: A2
Pre-requisites: PSY2008
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module extends the study of developmental psychology in level which focuses upon childhood and adolescence, into adult development and ageing. It draws on diverse areas of psychology such as social, clinical and health, in order to offer students a range of perspectives for understanding aspects of adult development. Emphasis is placed on the development of personality, on personal relationships, the experience of work, health and well-being in adulthood and later life, the meaning of life satisfaction in the later years, and myths and stereotypes of ageing.

PSY3012 - The Developing Child

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Jane Callaghan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: W1-W2
Pre-requisites: PSY2008
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module provides students with an opportunity to study in depth a range of contemporary issues concerning development in childhood. The primary focus will be on atypical development, with two broad areas being addressed: (1) the rapidly emerging discipline of developmental psychopathology and (2) emotional and behavioural problems in the context of the school environment.

PSY3013 - The Psychology Of Health

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Gillian Penny
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: B2-B3
Pre-requisites: Any two level 2 PSY modules
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module builds upon a sound understanding of psychological theories and constructs acquired in level 2 and allows students to advance their understanding of human behaviour through an exploration of two differing but related aspects of applied psychology. Specifically it examines the application of psychology. Specifically it examines the application of psychological principles to issues of physical health and psychological well-being through student engagement with the two sub-fields of Health Psychology and Counselling Psycholgy.

PSY3015 - Transpersonal Psychology

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Malcolm Walley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: D2-D3
Pre-requisites: PSY2009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module explores in depth transpersonal psychology and psychology of religion. The aim for transpersonal psychology is to enable students to explore and evaluate what might be described as the "farther reaches of human nature" (Maslow), including peak and spiritual experiences. The psychology of religion seeks to understand some of the psychological processes within the whole sphere of the religious experience.

PSY3016 - Forensic Psychology

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Manos Daskalou
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: D1
Pre-requisites: PSY2008 or PSY2009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology; BA Criminology;
Description:
This module is designed to encourage students to explore how a range of theories, models and psychological principles can be applied to deal with real-life situations and problems within a forensic setting. It draws on a level of understanding acquired in earlier psychology modules.
Restrictions: Cannot be counted with PSY3004

PSY3019 - Consciousness

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Graham Smith
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot: D2-D3
Pre-requisites: PSY2001
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
The aim of this module is to increase the understanding of: A) Human conciousness from an evolutionary perspective. B) theories and empirical studies of low and high-level visual perception, visual cognition, visual attention and visual consciousness.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with PSY3018 or PSY3020.

PSY3021 - Motivation And Emotion

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Graham Mitchell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2001
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module extends the level two biological psychology work of motivation and emotion. It places an emphasis on biological processes and explanations, but also considers other perspectives. Ethological findings and theories inform the study of motivation and emotion throughout. Students will be able to consider the application of the study areas in this module to a wide variety of different areas, including pleasure, pain, achievement, eating, drug use and sexual behaviour. Since motivation and emotion also fit well within a positive psychology context, students will be able to develop their understanding of positive psychology through this module.

PSY3023 - Educational Psychology

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Steve Kilpatrick
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 40% Coursework: 60%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for; Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
The module in Educational Psychology explores the role of the Educational Psychologist within the British education system. The module enables students to become aware of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) that the Educational Psychologist must deal and the methods of assessment and intervention offered as treatment for such difficulties. The module will also provide the opportunity for a placement within an educational establishment or with an Educational Psychology service.

PSY3024 - Understanding The Social World

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Rose Capdevila
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2004 or PSY2008 or PSY2009
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for; Psychology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module introduces students to some of the most recent developments within psychology and to new areas of discipline (particularly discursive and critical psychology) which challenge and deconstruct some of the taken-for-granted concepts and processes within mainstream psychology. This module replaces PSY3005.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken if already completed PSY3005 or PSY3022

PSY4001 - Psychology Dissertation

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar
Credit Value: 40
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2005
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
The dissertation aims to foster the development of expertise in methodology and skills in the planning, conduct and write-up of research reports. This form of independent, experiential learning will require students to ask logical questions to diagnose and define problems, generate and implement solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of their action-outcomes. It develops the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the research process.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with PSY4002, PSY4003 or PSY4004.

PSY4002 - Psychology Dissertation

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2005 (for GBR)
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology jt
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
The dissertation aims to develop expertise in methodology and skills in the planning, conduct and write-up of reports. This form of independent, experiential learning with require students to demonstrate their abilities to ask logical questions; to diagnose and define problems; generate and implement solutions; and evaluate the effectiveness of their action-outcomes. It aims to develop the student's ability to work independently.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with PSY4001 or PSY4003.

PSY4003 - Psychology Joint Dissertation

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar
Credit Value: 20
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2005
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology jt
Compulsory for:
Designated for:
Description:
This module is available to students registered for a joint award in two subjects. Combined with the co-requisite module in the second subject it provides an opportunity for students to complete a 40 credit dissertation on a topic which links the two subjects studied.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with PSY4001,PSY4002 or PSY4004 and must be taken with the joint module from a second subject.

PSY4004 - Psychology Library-Based Dissertation

Field: PSYCHOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar
Credit Value: 40
Level: 3
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: PSY2005
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Psychology mj
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BSc Psychology;
Description:
This module builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of psychological theory and research methodology acquired at levels one and two. It aims to foster the development of expertise in a specific area of psychology and the skills necessary to plan, conduct and write a review of a substantial body of scientific literature. Students will produce a report which should enable a reader to understand the main direction of research under review, the nature of the body of the body of work undertaken in the area, the critical issues addressed and the extent to which they have been resolved. It should also inform the reader of the issues or problems outstanding, point to gaps in the coverage of the subject and advise on areas for further study and research. The module will, therefore, develop students' ability to synthesise and critically evaluate current knowledge on a psychological issues, and to work independently to high standards of scholarship.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with PSY4001, PSY4002 or PSY4003.