PSY-10050 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce you to various different professions within Psychology, for example, clinical, counselling, forensic, business, sports, as well as how psychology is applied in these professions. You will also be taught about the history of psychology professions, the British Psychological Society, and development of professional ethics. You will gain a clearer understanding of the different professional psychology roles and will be encouraged to engage with and reflect on your existing and required skills for a career in psychology.

This module will introduce you to various different professions within Psychology, including clinical, counselling, forensic, business, sports, etc. as well as how psychology is applied in these contexts. It will also provide an overview of the history of the Psychology professions, British Psychology Society, and development of professional ethics. It will also introduce some essential psychology skills used in professional psychology, such as holistic self-care, motivation, protectors of mental health, as well as providing cultural contexts to these areas.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe the way psychology is used in different professional psychology practices: 1
Examine and reflect upon the responsibilities of different professional psychology practices: 1,2
Describe the skills used by different professional psychology practices: 1,2
Reflect upon their own professional skills development: 2

Study hours

11x 1 hour lectures
11x 1 hour seminars
11x 2 hours asynchronous prep
106 hours independent study & assessments prep

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment