1. PSY3004 – Psychology of Mental Health



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Evgenia Volkovyskaya

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: PSY2029 and/or PSY2030 and/or PSY2031

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - The Psychology Of Mental Health, Coursework: 100% STDFF - The Psychology Of Mental Health (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% 39HR - The Psychology Of Mental Health (Hrmi, Sri Lanka), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Forensic Psychology; BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: This module aims to explore contemporary understandings of mental health and experience of individuals with mental health disorders. The module explores social, ethical, and scientific issues around the field of mental health and offers an environment for students to engage in critical analysis and debate.


  1. PSY3007 – Parapsychology and Anomalous Experiences



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Callum Cooper

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: PSY2029

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Parapsychology And Anomalous Experiences (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Parapsychology And Anomalous Experiences, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to explore in depth two areas of psychology concerned with the important, yet often poorly understood areas of experimental parapsychology and the psychology of anomalous experience


  1. PSY3013 – The Psychology of Health



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Karishma Jivraj

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: 39HR - The Psychology Of Health (Hrmi, Sri Lanka), Coursework: 60% STD - The Psychology Of Health, Coursework: 60% STDFF - The Psychology Of Health (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 60% STD - The Psychology Of Health, Exam: 40% 39HR - The Psychology Of Health (Hrmi, Sri Lanka), Exam: 40% STDFF - The Psychology Of Health (4 Year Programme), Exam: 40%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module to build on curriculum provided in Psychology in Practice (PSY1001) surrounding the Health Psychology profession and application of theoretical models from Health Psychology and allied professions (e.g. medicine). Health Psychology advances the health care system and aids formulation of policy, alongside focusing service provisions for individuals and communities.


  1. PSY3016 – Forensic Psychology



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Charlotte Dann

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: PSY2030 or PSY2031

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Forensic Psychology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 40% STD - Forensic Psychology, Coursework: 40% Exam: 60% STDFF - Forensic Psychology (4 Year Programme), Exam: 60%

    Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminology; BA Criminology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to expand knowledge and understanding on the perspective of forensic psychology drawing upon theoretical and practical understandings.


  1. PSY3023 – Educational Psychology



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Rachel Maunder

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Educational Psychology, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Educational Psychology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding and critical appreciation of relevant theory, research and practice within Educational Psychology, and provide the opportunity for advanced study of the psychology of education with practical experience of applying such knowledge in an educational context.


  1. PSY3024 – Understanding the Social World



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Lesley-Ann Smith

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: PSY2006 or PSY2007 or PSY2030 or PSY2031

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Understanding The Social World, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Understanding The Social World (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to consider some of the key topics within Psychology from the perspective of Critical Psychology and Discursive Psychology (eg research methods, clinical and abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology). This module examines the role of Psychology in the development and maintenance of the established order in society, and the ways in which psychology has been shaped by the historical, economic, personal and social context in which it operates.


  1. PSY3026 – Child and Adolescent Mental Health



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Zhimin He

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Child And Adolescent Mental Health, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Child And Adolescent Mental Health (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to review a range of theoretical approaches to the understanding of child & adolescent mental health. Students will develop a critical understanding of the nature of CAMH work, with a particular emphasis on the multifactorial nature of mental health in children & young people.


  1. PSY3027 – Psychology of Spirituality, Religion and Wellbeing



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Alasdair Gordon-Finlayson

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Psychology Of Spirituality, Religion And Wellbeing, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Psychology Of Spirituality, Religion And Wellbeing (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the unique contribution to Psychology provided by the related fields of Transpersonal Psychology and the Psychology of religion. This is achieved by a combination of rigorous academic inquiry with a structured experiential programme of personal, interpersonal, cultural and social development. Transpersonal Psychology and the Psychology of religion are concerned with important aspects of human experience related to spirituality, religious experience and behaviour, personal happiness and wellbeing, with Transpersonal Psychology emphasising experiential and transformative approaches and the Psychology of religion emphasising an application of mainstream psychological approaches and normative descriptions. The module offers students the opportunity to engage fully in a process of personal, transpersonal and social development (Integral Transpersonal Development / ITD) designed for this module.


  1. PSY3028 – Counselling in Context



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Louise Spiers

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: PSY2018

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Counselling In Context (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Counselling In Context, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology (Counselling);

    Description: This module builds on PSY2018 and introduces students to the complex range of issues that clients may bring to counselling and how issues of difference may affect the counselling process. It also develops ways of working with clients in terms of the application of theory, research and skills to issues presented in counselling contexts.


  1. PSY3051 – Values, Assessment and Engagement



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Fiona

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: A9WBL - Values, Assessment And Engagement (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100% AUWBL - Values, Assessment And Engagement (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100% SPWBL - Values, Assessment And Engagement (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module builds the knowledge, attitudes and competencies required to operate effectively in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services context and to engage with and assess children, young people and families where there are mild presentations of anxiety and depression, conduct difficulties and where parenting support is needed.


  1. PSY3052 – Evidence Based Interventions for Common Mental Health Problems with Children and Young People (Theory and Skills)



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Gemma Dineley

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: SPWBL - Evidence Based Interventions For Common Mental Health Problems With Children And Young People (Theory And Skills) Work Based Learning, Coursework: 100% AUWBL - Evidence Based Interventions For Common Mental Health Problems With Children And Young People (Theory And Skills) Work Based Learning, Coursework: 100% SUWBL - Evidence Based Interventions For Common Mental Health Problems With Children And Young People (Theory And Skills) Work Based Learning, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module provides students with robust training in evidence based low intensity psychological treatments for working with children, young people and families. Low-intensity psychological treatments place a greater emphasis on patient self-management and are designed to be less burdensome to people undertaking them than traditional psychological treatments. The overall delivery of these interventions is informed by behaviour change models and strategies.


  1. PSY3053 – Lifespan Development



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Charlotte Dann

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: PSY2030

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Lifespan Development (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% 39HR - Lifespan Development (Hrmi, Sri Lanka), Coursework: 100% STD - Lifespan Development, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: The purpose of this module is to develop a critical appreciation of the strengths and limitations of key psychological theory and research in the area of lifespan development, and develop knowledge and understanding of a range of psychological issues relevant to children?s, adolescent?s and adult?s lives.


  1. PSY3054 – Neuroscience of Mind



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Paul Hitchcott

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: PSY2029

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Neuroscience Of Mind, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Neuroscience Of Mind (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: This module builds on the biological approaches to Psychology introduced in the second year Biological Psychology module PSY2011. It introduces newer and more complex material with a view to developing students? knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of the theories and methods applied in these approaches.


  1. PSY3055 – Applying Positive Psychology



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: 39HR - Applying Positive Psychology (Hrmi, Sri Lanka), Coursework: 100% STDFF - Applying Positive Psychology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Applying Positive Psychology, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Forensic Psychology; BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology); BSc Sport & Exercise Psychology;

    Description: The purpose of this module is to build on, and extend, the knowledge acquired by students at levels four and five. It will examine, critically, the impact of positive psychological processes in families, organizations and communities and evaluate how these may help or hinder the development of individual and collective strengths.


  1. PSY3056 – Working, Assessing, and Engaging with Common Problems in Education Settings



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Jynna Yarrum

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1 or 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Working, Assessing, And Engaging With Common Problems In Education Settings, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: In this module students will learn about the education context in which they will be working, including how schools are organised and challenges working with mental health issues in educational settings. Students will learn assessment and engagement skills with education staff, and the broad range of difficulties experienced by youth.


  1. PSY3057 – Processes and Interventions for Emerging Mental Health Difficulties in Education Settings



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Jynna Yarrum

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: JAN - Processes And Interventions For Emerging Mental Health Difficulties In Education Settings, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: Students will utilise theory and research to increase support for children and young people from their community. Students will support education staff through training, implementing peer mentoring approaches and supporting classroom management in education settings. Students will learn appropriate circumstances to seek further advice or signpost clients to other services.


  1. PSY3058 – Forensic Intervention and Rehabilitation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Evangelia Prokopiou

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Forensic Intervention And Rehabilitation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module will equip students with the knowledge of evidence-based intervention and rehabilitation procedures for forensic service users and prisoners. Students will develop skills crucial to forensic mental health services and forensic psychologists.


  1. PSY3059 – Criminal Profiling and Behaviour Analysis



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Abbie Marono

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Criminal Profiling And Behaviour Analysis, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Forensic Psychology;

    Description: Across this module, students will examine behaviour analysis techniques for predicting criminal behaviour and apply these to case studies of terror attacks. Students will also critically examine the development and application of criminal profiling techniques used by law enforcement. Thus, students will develop skills crucial to policing and national security professions.


  1. PSY3060 – Pathways into Crime and Addiction



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Abbie Marono

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Pathways Into Crime And Addiction, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Forensic Psychology;

    Description: Pathways into crime will enable students to examine life experiences and genetic pre-dispositions that may influence offending behaviour. Students will be encouraged to assess the role of poverty, inequality, and the social causes of crime.


  1. PSY3061P – Forensic Psychology in Practice



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: David

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: WBL - Forensic Psychology In Practice, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Forensic Psychology;

    Description: This module requires students to carry out approved work experience in an organisation relevant to forensic psychology. Students will benefit from the development of transferable skills from experiential learning which will support them in their career development.


  1. PSY3063 – The Psychology of Work and Organisations



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Amar Cherchar

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - The Psychology Of Work And Organisations (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - The Psychology Of Work And Organisations, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Counselling); BSc Psychology (Counselling) (4 Year Programme); BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: This module introduces the principal theories and applications of occupational psychology. It is designed to help students develop a critical understanding of theories and a systematic approach to appliations of psychology, and promotes the development of employability skills that will give students a competitive edge in the labour market.


  1. PSY3065 – Working, Assessing and Engaging in Community Based and Primary Care Settings



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Alysia Janes

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD1 - Working, Assessing And Engaging In Community Based And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100% STD - Working, Assessing And Engaging In Community Based And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module provides opportunities to develop working relationships with organisations that access children, young people and families, in populations that can be hard to reach, achieving equity of access, and reducing health inequalities. Students will learn to operate within community-based settings, applying inclusive, value-based practice which recognises and respects diversity.


  1. PSY3066 – Early Mental Health Prevention in Community and Primary Care Settings



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Alysia Janes

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Early Mental Health Prevention In Community And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100% STD1 - Early Mental Health Prevention In Community And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to develop the student?s ability in building relationships with community organisations, and to provide these organisations with education on common mental health problems in children and young people. Students will also be taught how to support children, young people and families to participate in their own care.


  1. PSY3067 – Interventions for Emerging Mental Health Difficulties in Community and Primary Care Settings



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Alysia Janes

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Interventions For Emerging Mental Health Difficulties In Community And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100% STD1 - Interventions For Emerging Mental Health Difficulties In Community And Primary Care Settings, Coursework: 100%

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    Description: The purpose of this module is to enhance understanding and the skills needed to facilitate psycho-education and group work in community and health care settings, aimed at supporting children, young people, their families and other professionals. Students will build this knowledge through teaching, observation and supervised practice.


  1. PSY4001 – Psychology Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Psychology Dissertation, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Psychology Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% 39HR - Psychology Dissertation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: The dissertation builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of research methodology acquired at levels 4 and 5. It 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 therefore develops in the students the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the research process.


  1. PSY4002 – Psychology Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Psychology Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Psychology Dissertation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The dissertation builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of research methodology acquired at levels 4 and 5. It 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 therefore develops in the students the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the research process.


  1. PSY4003 – Psychology Joint Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: The joint dissertation module in a second subject must be taken with this module

    Assessment: STD - Psychology Joint Dissertation, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Psychology Joint Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    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.The dissertation builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of research methodology acquired at levels 4 and 5. It 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 therefore develops in the students the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the research process.


  1. PSY4004 – Psychology Library-Based Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Psychology Library-Based Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Psychology Library-Based Dissertation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology; BSc Psychology (4 Year Programme);

    Description: This module builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of psychological theory and research methodology acquired at levels 4 and 5. 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 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 issue, and to work independently to high standards of scholarship.


  1. PSY4006 – Psychology (Developmental and Educational) Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Psychology (Developmental And Educational) Dissertation, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Psychology (Developmental And Educational) Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology (Developmental & Educational Psychology);

    Description: The dissertation builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of research in Developmental and Educational methodology acquired in at levels four and five. It 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 therefore develops in the students the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the subject-specific research process.


  1. PSY4008 – Psychology (Counselling) Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Laura Taylor

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STDFF - Counselling Psychology Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Counselling Psychology Dissertation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for: Designated for: BSc Psychology (Counselling);

    Description: The dissertation builds on and expands students? prior knowledge of research methodology acquired at levels 4 and 5. It 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 therefore develops the students? ability to work independently and to reflect on the research process.


  1. PSY4010 – Forensic Psychology Dissertation



    Field: PSYCHOLOGY

    Co-ordinator: Karishma Jivraj

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 6

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: PSY2005

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Forensic Psychology Dissertation, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The dissertation builds on and expands students' prior knowledge of research in Forensic methodology acquired at levels four and five. It aims to foster the development of expertise in research methodology and skills in the design, conduct, analysis 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. Independent, experiential learning develop students? abilities to work independently, and to reflect on the subject-specific research process.